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When was the boa constrictor first scientifically described?
Quick Answer
The boa constrictor was first scientifically described in 1758.
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The boa constrictor was first scientifically described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus. Its scientific name is Boa constrictor. Because Linnaeus’s 1758 work is the starting point for modern zoological naming, this species is one of the classic early entries in taxonomy. The snake is native to the Americas and is known for subduing prey by constriction.
Key Facts
1.First described in 1758
2.Scientific name: Boa constrictor
3.Named by Carl Linnaeus
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