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spitting cobra

/ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈkoʊbrə/

Tradução: Tipo de cobra que pode projetar veneno de suas presas como mecanismo de defesa, geralmente mirando nos olhos da ameaça.

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/ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈkoʊbrə/B2formalscientific
  • ptTipo de cobra que pode projetar veneno de suas presas como mecanismo de defesa, geralmente mirando nos olhos da ameaça.

A type of cobra snake that can eject venom from its fangs as a defensive mechanism, typically aiming for the eyes of a threat.

  1. Venomous snakeB2formal

    A type of cobra that can eject venom from its fangs as a defense mechanism, often aiming for the eyes of a threat.

    ptCobra venenosa

    • The spitting cobra can accurately spray venom up to two meters.
    • When threatened, the spitting cobra aims for the eyes of its attacker.
    • Researchers study the venom of the spitting cobra for medical applications.