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Philothamnus irregularis, western green snake
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Philothamnus irregularis, western green snake
Western Green Snake specimen in spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London. This image is on display in the link corridor from the Life Galleries to the Darwin Centre
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Caenophidia Colubrid Colubridae Diapsid Diapsida Lepidosaur Lepidosauria Ophidia Preserved Reptile Reptiles Reptilia Sauropsid Sauropsida Scaled Reptile Serpentes Snake Specimen Spirit Spirit Jar Squamata White Background Xenophidia
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1. Title: Preserved Western Green Snake (Philothamnus irregularis) in Spirit Jar: A Snake's Eternal Journey at the Natural History Museum, London 2.. This image showcases a preserved Western Green Snake (Philothamnus irregularis) specimen, meticulously displayed in a spirit jar at the esteemed Natural History Museum in London. The snake, a member of the Colubridae family and the Colubrinae subfamily, is commonly found in North America, particularly in the western United States and Mexico. The Western Green Snake's vibrant, emerald-green coloration is a striking contrast against the pristine, white background of the spirit jar. The snake's body, adorned with intricate scales, lies coiled elegantly, showcasing its slender form and delicate features. The spirit jar preserves the snake's essence, allowing future generations to marvel at its beauty and appreciate its unique characteristics. As a reptile, the Western Green Snake belongs to the Squamata order, which includes lizards and snakes. It is further classified as a Sauropsida, a Diapsida, a Lepidosauria, and a Lepidosaur. The snake's taxonomic classification includes the following categories: Reptilia (reptiles), Ophidia (snakes), Caenophidia (advanced snakes), Xenophidia (advanced, non-venomous snakes), and Colubridae (grass snakes and related species). The Western Green Snake's preservation in a spirit jar is a testament to the Natural History Museum's commitment to documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations. This image, located in the link corridor from the Life Galleries to the Darwin Centre, serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity that exists within our planet and the importance of understanding and appreciating the various forms of life that inhabit it.
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