massasauga
US /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/
UK /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/
名词
马萨索加响尾蛇, 马萨索加
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.
示例:
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The hiker spotted a massasauga coiled near the marsh.
徒步旅行者在沼泽附近发现了一条盘绕的马萨索加响尾蛇。
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered massasauga.
正在开展保护工作，以保护濒危的马萨索加响尾蛇。