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.
Water thermometer
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A thermometer filled with water instead of mercury, forascertaining the precise temperature at which water attains itsmaximum density. This is about 39º Fahr., or 4º Centigrade; and fromthat point down to 32º Fahr., or 0º Centigrade, or the freezingpoint, it expands.
Water thermometer meaning & definition 1 of Water thermometer.
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