mustelidae
IPA: mˈʌstˈiɫideɪ
Root Word: Mustelidae
noun
- The (from Latin mustela, weasel) a family of carnivorous mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, martens, minks and wolverines, among others.
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Examples of "mustelidae" in Sentences
- Three native species of carnivores of the Mustelidae group inhabit the Park.
- All families except the Canidae and a few species of Mustelidae are plantigrade.