Meaning of the word massasauga in English
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massasauga
US /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/
UK /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/
Noun
a small, venomous rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) native to North America, characterized by its stout body, keeled scales, and a rattle at the end of its tail. It is typically found in wetlands and grasslands.
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The hiker spotted a massasauga coiled near the marsh.
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered massasauga.
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