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.
Afferent
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Bearing or conducting inwards to a part or organ; -- opposed toefferent; as, afferent vessels; afferent nerves, which conveysensations from the external organs to the brain.
Afferent meaning & definition 1 of Afferent.
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(especially of a nerve) carrying something towards the centre of a body part
Afferent meaning & definition 2 of Afferent.
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Conducting or conducted inward or toward something (for nerves, the central nervous system; for blood vessels, the organ supplied).
Afferent meaning & definition 3 of Afferent.
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