pit viper
US /ˈpɪt ˌvaɪ.pər/
UK /ˈpɪt ˌvaɪ.pər/
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víbora-de-fosseta
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.
O cientista estudou cuidadosamente o comportamento da víbora-de-fosseta.
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Many species of pit vipers are found in the Americas.
Muitas espécies de víboras-de-fosseta são encontradas nas Américas.