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Definition of beaked sea snake
beaked sea snake
Plural:beaked sea snakes
• noun
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A highly venomous species of aquatic snake native to the tropical coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific, characterized by a downward-pointing, beak-like projection on its snout and known for causing the majority of fatal sea snake bites.
Example
"Local fishermen are acutely aware of the dangers posed by the beaked sea snake, which frequently becomes entangled in commercial fishing nets."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beaked sea snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beaked-sea-snake