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

  1. The elaps is a genus of venomous snakes belonging to the family Elapidae.
  2. The elaps are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
  3. Elaps snakes are known to have a potent neurotoxic venom that can cause paralysis and death.
  4. The vipers and elaps differ mainly in the shape of head and presence or absence of fangs.
  5. Elaps snakes are generally shy and elusive, and they tend to avoid contact with humans.
  6. The elaps is distinguished by its cylindrical body, relatively small head, and large eyes.
  7. The elaps are ambush predators that lie in wait for their prey to come close before striking.
  8. They typically coil and vibrate their tails to attract animals, so they can inject their venom and paralyze them.
  9. The elaps are capable of injecting large amounts of venom, which can cause severe pain and even death.
  10. 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.