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genus Martes

genus Martes

9.9
A group of related meat-eating mammals like martens that live in trees
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈmɑːrtez/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Martes
  • The genus Martes includes several species of martens.

Examples

  • The genus Martes includes several species of agile, tree-dwelling carnivores.

  • Did you know that the genus Martes is part of the Mustelidae family?

  • Members of the genus Martes are known for their luxurious fur and solitary habits.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Martes in the remote forests.

  • Members of the genus Martes are known for their luxurious fur and solitary habits.

  • Research teams often study the genus Martes to learn more about their ecological roles.

  • The genus Martes includes several species that thrive in forested areas across Europe and Asia.

Synonyms

Martes
vsgenus Martes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of meat-eating mammals in the weasel family that live in northern forests

is the general genus term without specifying geographic range

Surface Forms

genus Martes singular
genera Martes plural

Morphology

genus + Martes

The phrase combines 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) with 'Martes' (the name of a group of carnivorous mammals), so a learner who knows both terms can infer it denotes the taxonomic genus named Martes containing martens. This is a straightforward, compositional label following common cross-linguistic taxonomic patterns, making the meaning directly derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Genus Martes comes from the old Latin name Martes, which meant the 'marten', a small, tree-climbing animal with soft fur. So genus Martes simply means the 'group of martens' and is the name scientists use for that set of similar, furred animals.