massasauga
US /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/
UK /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/
名詞
馬薩索加響尾蛇, 馬薩索加
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.
範例:
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The hiker spotted a massasauga coiled near the marsh.
徒步旅行者在沼澤附近發現了一條盤繞的馬薩索加響尾蛇。
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered massasauga.
正在開展保護工作，以保護瀕危的馬薩索加響尾蛇。