Sea Snake (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous venomous aquatic viviparous snakes having a fin-like tail; of warm littoral seas; feed on fish which they immobilize with quick-acting venom.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sea snake glided silently through the warm waters in search of its next fish meal.
- Marine biologists have been studying the unique characteristics of the sea snake in its natural habitat.
- Divers were warned to be cautious of the sea snake due to its deadly venom and aggressive behavior when threatened.
- A few species of sea snakes are found in the oceans of Southeast Asia, where they thrive in the tropical waters.
- The fish struggled to swim away after being bitten by the sea snake, its body paralyzed by the venom.