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.
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A combining form (also used adjectively), designating:(a) (Inorganic Chem.) The one of several acids of the same element(as the phosphoric acids), which actually occurs with the greatestnumber of hydroxyl groups; as, orthophosphoric acid. Cf. Normal. (b)(Organic Chem.)
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