Aipysurus
snake genus
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The genus Aipysurus refers to a group of sea snakes, which are highly venomous marine reptiles belonging to the cobra family. These snakes are adapted to marine life with flattened bodies, oarlike tails, and nostrils on top of their snouts. While their venom is potent, they are not aggressive, and human fatalities are rare due to small venom output and short fangs. Most sea snakes feed on fish, but two primitive groups, including Aipysurus, specialize in eating fish eggs.1
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