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Definition of black-banded sea krait
black-banded sea krait
Plural:black-banded sea kraits
• noun
1
A highly venomous, amphibious elapid snake native to the coral reefs and warm coastal waters of the western Pacific Ocean, recognizable by its stout body and distinct broad, dark stripes.
Example
"During the night dive in the Philippines, the marine biologists observed a black-banded sea krait actively hunting for small fish hidden among the coral crevices."
• Nearby Words
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black-banded sea krait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black-banded%20sea%20krait