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.
Syncline
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a downward, U-shaped fold in the layers of rock in the earths surface
Syncline meaning & definition 1 of Syncline.
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a fold in layers of rock in the earths surface which curves down
Syncline meaning & definition 2 of Syncline.
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A trough or fold of stratified rock in which the strata slope upward from the axis.
Syncline meaning & definition 3 of Syncline.
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