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Definition of dark-spotted anaconda

dark-spotted anaconda

Plural:dark-spotted anacondas
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dark-spotted anaconda Lexical Profile

• noun

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A species of non-venomous, semi-aquatic boa (Eunectes deschauenseei) native to the marshlands and flooded savannahs of northeastern South America, specifically Brazil and French Guiana, characterized by a yellowish-brown body covered in prominent dark spots.

Example

"Researchers often find it difficult to track the dark-spotted anaconda due to its elusive nature and restricted habitat in the Amazon basin."

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• Nearby Words

daphnia
dar es salaam
dark-eyed junco
dark-spotted anaconda
darling river
darmera
dart

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name describes the animal's physical appearance (dark spots) alongside the noun 'anaconda', which historically likely derives from the Sinhalese 'henakandaya' (whip snake) or Tamil 'anaikonda' (elephant killer), applied initially to Asian pythons and later transferred to South American boas.

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