Ular belerang

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

A highly venomous species of sea snake characterized by a bright sulfur-yellow coloration on its ventral side.

Etymology

A compound of the Malay words 'ular' (snake) and 'belerang' (sulfur). The name refers to the bright yellow coloration on the ventral side of the sea snake (Hydrophis platurus), which resembles the color of sulfur minerals.

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