Mustela Putorius (Noun)
Meaning
Dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mustela putorius, also known as the European polecat, is a carnivorous mammal that inhabits woodlands across Eurasia.
- Mustela putorius is a dark brown mustelid with a distinctive odor that it releases when threatened or scared.
- In the wild, mustela putorius is a solitary animal and has a large home range that it marks with its strong-smelling secretion.
- The mustela putorius is a carnivorous mammal that feeds on small mammals, birds, and insects in the woodlands of Eurasia.
- Mustela putorius is also known for its ability to interbreed with domestic ferrets, producing fertile offspring.