Elapidae (family)
Esquema
Jerarquía
Eukaryota (domain) > Animalia (kingdom) > Chordata (phylum) > Vertebrata (subphylum) > Reptilia (class) > Squamata (order) > Serpentes (suborder)
Descripción
Family containing around 300 species of venomous snakes, characterized by short fangs fixed in the front of the upper jaw. Terrestrial elapids generally resemble the more abundant colubrids, whereas aquatic elapids may possess paddle-shaped tails and other structures adapted to marine environments. Most species lay eggs; a few, chiefly in Australia, bear living young.
Subcategorías
URI original del concepto
Otros términos
- elapid (family) [en]