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Martes americana

Martes americana

9.9
A small wild animal like a weasel, native to North America with soft brown fur
  • noun
  • /ˈmɑːrtɪs əˈmɛrɪkənə/
  • Specialized
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  • The trapper was excited to find the tracks of a Martes americana near the creek.

Examples

  • The valuable fur of the Martes americana made it a target for hunters in the 19th century.

  • The Martes americana is known for its beautiful fur.

  • Researchers in Canada are studying the declining population of the Martes americana.

  • Many trappers seek the Martes americana for its valuable pelts.

  • The Martes americana is known for its soft, brown fur and makes its home in the forests of North America.

  • Trappers value the Martes americana for its high-quality fur, which is sought after in the fur trade.

  • Wildlife enthusiasts often seek to observe the elusive Martes americana in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

American marten
vsMartes americana
  • US
7.5

A small North American forest mammal with a brown coat valued for its fur

is the scientific Latin name used for the same species

Surface Forms

Martes americana singular
Martes americanas plural

Morphology

Martes + americana

The binomial combines the genus 'Martes' (a marten) with the Latin adjective 'americana' (of or from America), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to an American species of marten. Taxonomic names routinely use this transparent adjective + noun pattern to indicate origin, and the logic is cross-linguistically familiar, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Martes americana is a Latin name that literally means the 'American marten', a small forest animal with soft brown fur. So the name simply tells you this is the marten species from North America.