mustelid

Thân thiện

A weasel, a type of mustelid, hunts for mice in a grassy field.

Definition

Noun: A mustelid is a member of the Mustelidae family, which are fissiped (having separated toes), fur-bearing, carnivorous mammals. This family includes animals known for their elongated bodies, short legs, and often potent scent glands.

Usage

The word mustelid is a scientific or zoological term used to categorize a specific family of mammals. It is commonly used in biological, ecological, and wildlife contexts.

Examples

• The weasel, otter, and badger are all classified as mustelids.
• Researchers are studying the population decline of a local mustelid species.
• One key characteristic of many mustelids is their musky odor.

Advanced Usage

• As a collective term: The term can be used to discuss the family's traits or evolutionary history.
  • Comparative anatomy reveals shared skeletal features among mustelids.

Variants and Related Words

• Mustelidae (n): The scientific family name for mustelids.
• Musteline (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the Mustelidae family.
  • The animal exhibited typical musteline behavior.

Synonyms

• Musteline mammal: A more formal synonym.
• (Common names for specific members): weasel, stoat, ferret, mink, otter, badger, wolverine, marten. (Note: These are specific types of mustelids, not direct synonyms for the categorical term).

Different Meanings

The word mustelid has a single, specific zoological meaning and is not commonly used in other contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals

Từ đồng nghĩa

• musteline mammal
• musteline