elaps (Meaning)
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elaps (n.)
A genus of venomous snakes found both in America and the Old World. Many species are known. See Coral snake, under Coral.
Synonyms & Antonyms of elaps
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elaps Sentence Examples
- The elaps is a genus of venomous snakes belonging to the family Elapidae.
- The elaps are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
- Elaps snakes are known to have a potent neurotoxic venom that can cause paralysis and death.
- The vipers and elaps differ mainly in the shape of head and presence or absence of fangs.
- Elaps snakes are generally shy and elusive, and they tend to avoid contact with humans.
- The elaps is distinguished by its cylindrical body, relatively small head, and large eyes.
- The elaps are ambush predators that lie in wait for their prey to come close before striking.
- They typically coil and vibrate their tails to attract animals, so they can inject their venom and paralyze them.
- The elaps are capable of injecting large amounts of venom, which can cause severe pain and even death.
- The elaps are considered to be one of the most venomous snakes in the world.
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A genus of venomous snakes found both in America and the Old World. Many species are known. See Coral snake, under Coral.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The elaps is a genus of venomous snakes belonging to the family Elapidae.
The elaps are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Elaps snakes are known to have a potent neurotoxic venom that can cause paralysis and death.
The vipers and elaps differ mainly in the shape of head and presence or absence of fangs.
