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Martes zibellina

Martes zibellina

9.9
A small wild animal like a weasel with thick dark brown fur, called a sable
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : marta
  • The luxurious fur of the Martes zibellina has been prized for centuries in the fur trade.

Examples

  • Researchers tracked the population of Martes zibellina in the dense Siberian forests.

  • Hunting of Martes zibellina is regulated to protect the species from overexploitation.

  • The Martes zibellina is prized for its beautiful fur.

  • Many fur traders seek the Martes zibellina for its quality.

  • Hunting of Martes zibellina is regulated to protect the species from overexploitation.

  • Researchers tracked the population of Martes zibellina in the dense Siberian forests.

  • The luxurious fur of the Martes zibellina has been prized for centuries in the fur trade.

Synonyms

sable
vsMartes zibellina
1 9.3

A small forest animal from northern Asia with soft dark brown fur

is the scientific species name emphasizing taxonomic identity

Surface Forms

Martes zibellina singular
Martes zibellinae plural

Morphology

Martes + zibellina

This is a Latin scientific name (genus + species). Even if a learner recognises 'Martes' as a marten, the species epithet 'zibellina' is not a common English word and does not transparently convey 'sable' to a B1 learner, so the overall meaning (a particular marten species prized for its fur) cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

Martes zibellina combines old names: Martes is the marten, a small forest mammal, and zibellina comes from a word for its soft dark fur, the 'sable'. So the scientific name points to the animal's famous, valuable fur.