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.
Kermes
-
The dried bodies of the females of a scale insect (Coccusilicis), allied to the cochineal insect, and found on several speciesof oak near the Mediterranean. They are round, about the size of apea, contain coloring matter analogous to carmine, and are used indyeing. They were anciently thought to be of a vegetable nature, andwere used in medicine. [Written also chermes.]
Kermes meaning & definition 1 of Kermes.
Similar Words