Mustelid (Noun)
Meaning
Fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The weasel is a small mustelid native to Eurasia and North Africa.
- Mustelids are characterized by their slender bodies and short legs.
- The European otter is a semi-aquatic mustelid that is widely distributed throughout Europe.
- Mustelids have scent glands near their anus, which they use for defense and marking territory.
- The American mink is a carnivorous mustelid that is often hunted for its fur.