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.
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Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, silica;specifically, designating compounds of silicon; as, silicic acid.Silicic acid (Chem.), an amorphous gelatinous substance, Si(HO)4,very unstable and easily dried to silica, but forming many stablesalts; -- called also orthosilicic, or normal silicic, acid.
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