ophidian vs reptant

ophidian

noun

  • Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent. 

adj

  • Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent. 

reptant

adj

  • Creeping along the ground. 

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