Definition of "elapid" [elapid]

• Any of several venomous snakes of the family Elapidae, which includes the cobras, mambas, and coral snakes. (noun)
• Of or belonging to the family Elapidae. (adjective)

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• "The list of neurotoxins is long and varied so that only a few examples are used below to show the range of mechanisms: b-Bungarotoxin (a potent venom of elapid snakes) prevents the release of neurotransmitters"
• "Phylogenetic analysis of the “true” aquatic elapid snakes Hydrophiinae (sensu Smith et al., 1977) indicates two independent radiations into water."
• "Molecular phylogeny of elapid snakes and a consideration of their biogeographic history."