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.
Centripetal
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Expanding first at the base of the inflorescence, and
proceeding in order towards the summit.
Centripetal meaning & definition 1 of Centripetal.
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(noun) - a physical force acting upon an object that opposes centrifugal force, thus forcing an object to the center. The word originates from the roots [centri] (meaning center) and [petal] (like a flower). [Centri].....petal, kind of like Sesame Street.
Centripetal meaning & definition 2 of Centripetal.
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Moving or tending to move towards a centre.
Centripetal meaning & definition 3 of Centripetal.
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