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.
Pectoral
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Having the breast conspicuously colored; as, the pectoralsandpiper. Pectoral arch, or Pectoral girdle (Anat.), the two or morebony or cartilaginous pieces of the vertebrate skeleton to which thefore limbs are articulated; the shoulder girdle. In man it consistsof two bones, the scapula and clavicle, on each side.-- Pectorial cross (Eccl.), a cross worn on the breast by bishopsand abbots, and sometimes also by canons.-- Pectorial fins, or Pectorials (Zoöl.), fins situated on thesides, behind the gills. See Illust. under Fin.-- Pectorial rail. (Zoöl.) See Land rail (b) under Land.-- Pectorial sandpiper (Zoöl.), the jacksnipe (b).
Pectoral meaning & definition 1 of Pectoral.
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The chest region and anything relating to it
Pectoral meaning & definition 2 of Pectoral.
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A [male] [breast]
Pectoral meaning & definition 3 of Pectoral.
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Relating to the breast or chest.
Pectoral meaning & definition 4 of Pectoral.
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