Striped Racer (Noun)
Meaning
A whipsnake of scrublands and rocky hillsides.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The striped racer is a non-venomous snake species found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- A striped racer was spotted slithering across the rocky outcropping near the desert trailhead.
- Striped racers are diurnal, active during the day, and are often seen basking in the sun on scrubby hillsides.
- The striped racer's slender body and agile movements allow it to chase down prey with ease through dense underbrush.
- Researchers studying the habitat of the striped racer note that the species prefers scrublands with rocky outcroppings and sparse vegetation.