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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Of or pertaining to respiration; serving for respiration; as,the respiratory organs; respiratory nerves; the respiratory function;respiratory changes. Respiratory foods. (Physiol.) See 2d Note underFood, n., 1.-- Respiratory tree (Zoöl.), the branched internal gill of certainholothurians.
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