Genus Mustela (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Mustelidae: minks and weasels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Mustela includes several species of weasels and minks that are found in various parts of the world.
- Genus Mustela is notable for being the type genus of the family Mustelidae, which also includes badgers and otters.
- Some species within the genus Mustela, such as the least weasel, are the smallest carnivorous mammals on Earth.
- Taxonomic classifications typically categorize the genus Mustela as part of the Mustelidae family and Carnivora order.
- Species of genus Mustela are adaptable and have been found in a range of habitats, from forests to grasslands.