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.
Man-of-war
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A government vessel employed for the purposes of war, esp. oneof large size; a ship of war. Man-of-war bird (Zoöl.), The frigatebird; also applied to the skua gulls, and to the wandering albatross.-- Man-of-war hawk (Zoöl.), the frigate bird.-- Man-of-war's man, a sailor serving in a ship of war.-- Portuguese man-of-war (Zoöl.), any species of the genus Physalia.See Physalia.
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