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.
Rigor mortis
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the stiffness of the joints (= places where two bones are connected) and muscles of a dead body:
Rigor mortis meaning & definition 1 of Rigor mortis.
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Rigor mortis, which translates from Latin as stiffness of death, sets in quickly and usually ends three or four days after death. The condition results from a lack of certain chemicals in the muscles; it may be affected by muscular activity before death as well as the external temperature.
Rigor mortis meaning & definition 2 of Rigor mortis.
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