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Sea snake

Any one of many species of venomous aquatic snakes of the family Hydrophidae, having a flattened tail and living entirely in the sea, especially in the warmer parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They feed upon fishes, and are mostly of moderate size, but some species become eight or ten feet long and four inches broad.

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Ophidian 76% connected

One of the Ophidia; a snake or serpent.

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Serpent 76% connected

Any reptile of the order Ophidia; a snake, especially a large snake. See Illust. under Ophidia.

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Snake 76% connected

Any species of the order Ophidia; an ophidian; a serpent, whether harmless or venomous. See Ophidia, and Serpent.

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