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.
Atropine
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A poisonous, white, crystallizable alkaloid, extracted from theAtropa belladonna, or deadly nightshade, and the Datura Stramonium,or thorn apple. It is remarkable for its power in dilating the pupilof the eye. Called also daturine.
Atropine meaning & definition 1 of Atropine.
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a drug used to relax muscles, made from a poisonous substance taken from the deadly nightshade plant:
Atropine meaning & definition 2 of Atropine.
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