Pythoninae (Noun)
Meaning
Old World boas: pythons; in some classifications considered a separate family from Boidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pythoninae subfamily includes the Indian python, among other species of non-venomous snakes found in the tropics.
- Taxonomists place the Burmese python within the pythoninae subfamily due to their similarities with other Old World boas.
- The Reticulated python belongs to the pythoninae subfamily, known for being one of the largest snakes on Earth.
- Historically, pythoninae was thought to be a distinct family separate from Boidae; however, some modern classifications group them together.
- Classification of the Blood python often falls within the pythoninae subfamily, showcasing variations among different classifications.