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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A prefix denoting: (a) Likeness, similarity, or connection, orthat the substance resembles, but is distinct from, that to the nameof which it is prefixed; as paraldehyde, paraconine, etc.; also, anisomeric modification. (b) Specifically: (Organ. Chem.) That twogroups or radicals substituted in the benzene nucleus are opposite,or in the respective positions 1 and 4; 2 and 5; or 3 and 6, asparaxylene; paroxybenzoic acid. Cf. Ortho-, and Meta-. Also usedadjectively.
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informal for paratrooper
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