Massasauga
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmasəˈsɔːɡə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Massasauga is a noun meaning The rattlesnake Sistrurus catenatus (formerly Crotalinus catenatus) in the family Viperidae, found in three subspecies.
Meaning
The rattlesnake Sistrurus catenatus (formerly Crotalinus catenatus) in the family Viperidae, found in three subspecies.
Example Sentences
The Massasauga is emphatically a species of the prairies and their swamps and marshes.
I hope in this paper to contribute something to the knowledge of the Prairie Rattlesnake, or Massasauga (Caudisona tergemina).
According to the zoologist, the massasaugas were found abroad from mid-April to late October, chiefly during the daylight hours and for an average 197 days annually during the study period.
Word Forms
- massasaugas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spotted, rattlesnake, bullsnake, ratsnake, crotaline.
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