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.
Foramen
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A small opening, perforation, or orifice; a fenestra. Foramenof Monro (Anat.), the opening from each lateral into the thirdventricle of the brain.-- Foramen of Winslow (Anat.), the opening connecting the sac of theomentum with the general cavity of the peritoneum.
Foramen meaning & definition 1 of Foramen.
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An opening, hole, or passage, especially in a bone.
Foramen meaning & definition 2 of Foramen.
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a natural passage in the body, especially into a bone
Foramen meaning & definition 3 of Foramen.
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