mustelid
mustelid — adjective
- mustelidpositive
- more mustelidcomparative
- most mustelidsuperlative
1. connected with mammals in the weasel family
connected with mammals in the weasel family
The guide compared mustelid tracks with fox prints in the wet mud.
collocation: mustelid tracks
Researchers studied mustelid fur to learn why otters stay warm.
collocation: mustelid fur
The poster explained how mustelid teeth differ from cat teeth.
At the zoo, children watched a mustelid feeding video before lunch.
A mustelid scent mark was visible on the low tree branch.
用法筆記
Usually used in biology, wildlife, or zoo contexts before a noun, as in mustelid tracks or mustelid fur.
mustelid — noun
- mustelidsingular
- mustelidsplural
1. a member of the weasel family, such as an otter, ferret, or badger
a member of the weasel family, such as an otter, ferret, or badger
Kemi spotted a mustelid carrying a fish along the riverbank.
pattern: a mustelid carrying [food]
The injured mustelid drank water before the rescue team moved it.
collocation: injured mustelid
Children at the zoo learned that an otter is a mustelid.
This mustelid can dive under ice and catch food quickly.
Gabriel saw a small mustelid slip between the rocks.
用法筆記
Mostly used in scientific writing or teaching; in everyday English, people usually name the specific animal, such as otter or weasel.