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Definition of eastern massasauga

eastern massasauga

Plural:eastern massasaugas
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1

North American A small, thick-bodied, venomous rattlesnake species native to the wetlands, prairies, and grasslands of the midwestern and northeastern United States and southern Ontario, Canada.

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"Due to extensive habitat loss, the Eastern massasauga is now recognized as a threatened species in many parts of its historical range."

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eastern hemlock
eastern hognose snake
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eastern milksnake
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eastern rat snake

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern massasauga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern%20massasauga
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