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Definition of olive sea snake

olive sea snake

Plural:olive sea snakes
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olive sea snake Lexical Profile

• noun

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A large, highly venomous species of fully aquatic snake (Aipysurus laevis) native to the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, particularly around northern Australia and New Guinea, known for its brownish-olive color and specialized light-sensing receptors in its tail.

Example

"Scuba divers exploring the Great Barrier Reef are advised to give the olive sea snake plenty of space, despite its generally inquisitive nature."

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name derives from its typical brownish-olive to purple-brown coloration and its fully aquatic, marine habitat.

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