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.
Hilum
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The eye of a bean or other seed; the mark or scar at the pointof attachment of an ovule or seed to its base or support; -- calledalso hile.
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a hollow or narrow opening in an organ through which nerves, blood vessels, and tubes enter and leave:
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The scar on a seed marking the point of attachment to its seed vessel.
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