pit viper

US /ˈpɪt ˌvaɪ.pər/
UK /ˈpɪt ˌvaɪ.pər/
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살무사

a venomous snake of the family Viperidae, characterized by a heat-sensing pit organ located between the eye and the nostril on both sides of the head

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The scientist carefully studied the behavior of the pit viper.
과학자는 살무사의 행동을 신중하게 연구했다.
Many species of pit vipers are found in the Americas.
많은 종류의 살무사가 아메리카 대륙에서 발견된다.