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Meizodon krameri

Meizodon krameri is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Meizodon krameri rather than just read about it. In short: Meizodon krameri, also known commonly as the Tana Delta smooth snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Kenya.

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Reference excerpt

Meizodon krameri, also known commonly as the Tana Delta smooth snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Kenya.

Etymology The specific name, krameri, is in honor of Swiss herpetologist Eugen Kramer.

Description M. krameri may attain a total length (including tail) of 50 cm (20 in). The pupil of the eye is round. The dorsal scales are smooth and are arranged in 19 rows at midbody. Each dorsal scale has one apical pit. The ventrals number 166–176, which is fewer than other species in its genus. The anal plate is divided. The subcaudals number 68–69 and are also divided. The maxillary teeth number 26, which is more than other species in the genus. Dorsally, M. krameri is uniformly olive-brown. The labials are lighter, as are the centers of the ventrals.

Natural history Nothing is known about the natural history of M. krameri because it was described in 1985 from two preserved specimens which had been collected in 1934. No additional specimens have been collected or photographed. It may be terrestrial, diurnal, and oviparous like its congeners.

References

Further reading Schätti B (1985). "Systematics of East African Species of Meizodon Fischer, 1856 (Reptilia Serpentes Colubridae)". Monitore Zoologico Italiano, Supplemento 20 (8): 149–175. (Meizodon krameri, new species, p. 155).

External links Data related to Meizodon krameri at Wikispecies

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Meizodon krameri

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Meizodon krameri claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In biology, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Meizodon krameri before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Meizodon krameri ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Meizodon krameri

In research: Meizodon krameri appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Meizodon krameri in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Meizodon krameri is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Endemic fauna of Kenya, IUCN Red List data deficient species, Meizodon, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Meizodon krameri outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Meizodon krameri in simple terms?

Meizodon krameri, also known commonly as the Tana Delta smooth snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Kenya.

Why does Meizodon krameri matter?

Because it connects several biology ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Meizodon krameri?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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