mustelid

[ muhs-tl-id ]

noun

any of numerous carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, comprising the weasels, martens, skunks, badgers, and otters.

adjective

Origin of mustelid

1905–10; <New Latin Mustelidae family name, equivalent to Mustel(a) a genus (Latin mustēla weasel) + -idae-id²

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There have also been outbreaks in primates, and mustelids—members of the weasel family, like otters and ferrets—are known to be susceptible.
Zoo animals are getting COVID vaccines made specially for them | Philip Kiefer | October 19, 2021 | Popular-Science
Cats and mustelids may have to sit on a carefully placed log.
Zoo animals are getting COVID vaccines made specially for them | Philip Kiefer | October 19, 2021 | Popular-Science
The zoo is vaccinating 10 primates to begin with, and plans to follow with 60 more doses for big cats and mustelids.
Zoo animals are getting COVID vaccines made specially for them | Philip Kiefer | October 19, 2021 | Popular-Science
Wildlife officials rushed to capture the surviving mustelids nearby.
The fight to save America’s most endangered mammal | Ula Chrobak | March 5, 2021 | Popular-Science
Ferrets prey exclusively on prairie dogs, so the demise of the burrowing rodent took down the slender mustelids too.
The fight to save America’s most endangered mammal | Ula Chrobak | March 5, 2021 | Popular-Science

The mustelid are allied to the Viverrid in their general conformation.
The Desert World | Arthur Mangin
As a small point of likeness between this mustelid and the Procyonidae may be mentioned the colours of the face.
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia | Frank Evers Beddard
Like all the other members of the family mustelid, the Marten is provided with glands near the base of the tail.
Animal Life of the British Isles | Edward Step

mustelid

[ mŭs′tə-lĭd′ ]

Any of various small to midsize carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, usually having long, slender bodies, short legs, and well-developed anal scent glands. The pelts of many mustelids have been important for use in clothing. Weasels, skunks, badgers, wolverines, ferrets, mink, martens, and otters are mustelids.

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