Martes
- noun
- /ˈmɑrtɪs/
- Specialized
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Martes
- The American pine marten is classified in the genus Martes.
Examples
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Species within Martes are known for their sleek bodies and bushy tails.
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The Martes is known for its agility and sharp claws.
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Biologists are studying the population genetics of Martes in eastern Europe.
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Have you ever seen a Martes in the wild?
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The American pine marten is classified in the genus Martes.
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Species within Martes are known for their sleek bodies and bushy tails.
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Biologists are studying the population genetics of Martes in eastern Europe.
Synonyms
A group of related meat-eating mammals like martens that live in trees
Compounds
- Specialized
A small wild animal like a weasel, native to North America with soft brown fur
- Specialized
A small wild mammal with brown fur and a pale chest, also called the beech marten
- Specialized
A large dark brown animal that lives in trees in North America and hunts small animals
Surface Forms
Etymology
Martes comes from the old Latin name for the animal 'marten', a small forest member of the weasel family. So scientists used Martes as the group name for these sleek, bushy-tailed mammals, and the name still points directly to the animal we call 'marten' today.
