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The character "蟒" is a phono-semantic compound incorporating the radical "虫" to signify its category as a reptile and the component "莽" which serves as a phonetic indicator, with the combined form consistently representing large snakes such as pythons throughout its historical usage. Etymologically, the connection to "莽" is primarily based on sound rather than meaning, as the latter's associations with thick foliage or vastness do not directly inform the snake's attributes but may indirectly suggest a creature inhabiting wild spaces. While the character's structure has remained unchanged, its application in language has stayed narrowly focused on this specific type of serpent, demonstrating a lack of semantic drift over extended periods of written record.
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动物园里有蟒蛇。
这条蟒蛇很长。
蟒蛇是一种大型蛇类。
他在热带雨林里发现了蟒蛇。
蟒蛇的捕食方式令人惊叹。
由于生态环境破坏，蟒蛇的数量在减少。
这条巨大的蟒蛇缓缓地缠绕在树干上。
研究人员正在研究蟒蛇的基因序列以了解其进化历程。