Acrochordinae

/ˌækroʊkɔrˈdaɪni/ noun

Definition

A subfamily within the Acrochordidae family of aquatic wart snakes.

Etymology

From Acrochordus + -inae subfamily suffix in zoological taxonomy. Represents a taxonomic subgrouping within the wart snake family.

Kelly Says

Wart snakes are evolutionary oddities—they're so specialized for water life that they can barely move on land, having evolved flattened bodies and paddle-like tails.

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