Storeria (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Colubridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Brown snakes of the genus Storeria are common in North America, where they are known for eating slugs and earthworms.
- Some species of Storeria are the subject of ongoing taxonomic research to determine their exact classification.
- One distinctive characteristic of snakes in the genus Storeria is their pattern of darker markings on the head.
- In the laboratory, Storeria occipitomaculata is a popular choice for research studies because it can be bred in captivity.
- Redbelly snakes are also referred to by their genus name Storeria, and are relatively non-descript despite their bright coloration.