A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Polygeny
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The theory that living organisms originate in cells or
embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; --
opposed to monogenesis.
Polygeny meaning & definition 1 of Polygeny.
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The theory (not now generally held) that humans evolved from several independent pairs of ancestors.
Polygeny meaning & definition 2 of Polygeny.
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