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Pythonidae

Description:

Pythonidae is a family of non-venomous snakes, commonly known as pythons. They are characterized by their incredible size, strength, and ability to kill prey by constriction. Pythonidae includes some of the largest snake species in the world.

Sense 1 - Noun (Biology):

In biology, Pythonidae refers to a family of snakes consisting of pythons. These species are found in various parts of the world, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Pythons have long been of interest to many herpetologists due to their unique biology and behavior.

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Sense 2 - Popular (Programming):

Pythonidae is sometimes used as a humorous reference to the Python programming language and its developer community. Python, an incredibly popular and versatile programming language, is named after the snake species. It is renowned for its simplicity, readability, and extensive libraries.

Sample Sentence: "I am learning Pythonidae to develop web applications."

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Sense 3 - Local (Geographical):

In certain local areas, particularly in regions where pythons are native, Pythonidae may refer to the presence or study of python populations in that specific locality. It can involve local conservation efforts, research, and other activities related to understanding and protecting native python species.

Sample Sentence: "The Pythonidae in this particular region is facing habitat loss due to deforestation."

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