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mustelid

/muhs-tl-id/US // ˈmʌs tl ɪd //

胡桃夹子,鼬鼠,鼬鼠类,胡桃夹竹桃

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of numerous carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, comprising the weasels, martens, skunks, badgers, and otters.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : belonging or pertaining to the family Mustelidae.

Examples

  • Ferrets prey exclusively on prairie dogs, so the demise of the burrowing rodent took down the slender mustelids too.

  • Wildlife officials rushed to capture the surviving mustelids nearby.

  • The Mustelid are allied to the Viverrid in their general conformation.

  • As a small point of likeness between this Mustelid and the Procyonidae may be mentioned the colours of the face.

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

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