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.
gum ridge
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a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth
gum ridge meaning & definition 1 of gum ridge.
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A gum ridge refers to the raised line or area of flesh in the mouth where the teeth are or were previously located. There are two gum ridges, one in the upper jaw (maxillary ridge) and one in the lower jaw (mandibular ridge). These ridges become anatomy of interest, especially in dental procedures such as denture fitting.
gum ridge meaning & definition 2 of gum ridge.
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