keelback snake
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keelback — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun also keelback snake Etymology: keel (III) + back : a small aquatic Indian snake (Natrix piscator) with strongly keeled dorsal scales … Useful english dictionary
Snake scales — Snakes, like other reptiles, have a skin covered in scales. Boulenger, George A. 1890 The Fauna of British India. page 1] Snakes are entirely covered with scales or scutes of various shapes and sizes. Scales protect the body of the snake, aid it… … Wikipedia
Keelback — Taxobox | name = Keelback status = image width = 240px regnum = Animalia phylum = Chordata classis = Reptilia ordo = Squamata subordo = Serpentes familia = Colubridae genus = Tropidonophis species = T. mairii binomial = Tropidonophis mairii The… … Wikipedia
keelback — noun a harmless Australian snake which lives close to water. [Amphiesma mairii.] Origin so named because each scale on the back has a keel … English new terms dictionary
Chennai Snake Park Trust — Abbreviation CSPT Formation 1972 Type NGO Legal status Non profit public trust Purpose/focus Herpetofaunal conservation, research and education … Wikipedia
Nilgiri Keelback — Conservation status Least Concern ( … Wikipedia
Common Keelback — Chequered Keelback Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia … Wikipedia
water snake — 1. any of numerous and widely distributed harmless snakes of the genus Natrix, inhabiting areas in or near fresh water. 2. any of various other snakes living in or frequenting water. 3. (cap.) Astron. the constellation Hydrus. [1595 1605] * * *… … Universalium
Boonsong's Keelback — Conservation status Data Deficient (IUCN 2.3) Scientific classification … Wikipedia
Smith's Mountain Keelback — Conservation status Data Deficient (IUCN 2.3) Scientific classification … Wikipedia
