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单词 mustelid
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mustelid

[ muhs-tl-id ]
/ ˈmʌs tl ɪd /

noun

any of numerous carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, comprising the weasels, martens, skunks, badgers, and otters.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the family Mustelidae.

Origin of mustelid

1905–10; <New Latin Mustelidae family name, equivalent to Mustel(a) a genus (Latin mustēla weasel) + -idae-id2

Words nearby mustelid

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Example sentences from the Web for mustelid

  • Like all the other members of the family Mustelid, the Marten is provided with glands near the base of the tail.

    Animal Life of the British Isles|Edward Step
  • The Mustelid are allied to the Viverrid in their general conformation.

    The Desert World|Arthur Mangin
  • As a small point of likeness between this Mustelid and the Procyonidae may be mentioned the colours of the face.

    The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia|Frank Evers Beddard

Scientific definitions for mustelid

mustelid
[ mŭstə-lĭd′ ]

Any of various small to midsize carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, usually having long, slender bodies, short legs, and well-developed anal scent glands. The pelts of many mustelids have been important for use in clothing. Weasels, skunks, badgers, wolverines, ferrets, mink, martens, and otters are mustelids.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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