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Etymology
Mustela + -idae
Proper noun
Mustelidae
- A taxonomic family within the order Carnivora – otters, badgers, ratels, weasels, mink, etc.
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- (family): Guloninae (martens, wolverines, tayra, fisher), Helictidinae, Ictonychinae (grisons, striped polecats, etc.), Lutrinae (otters), Melinae (European badgers), Mellivorinae (honey badgers/ratels), Taxidiinae (American badgers), Mustelinae (weasels, ferrets, minks, ermine)
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