genus martes (Meaning)
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genus martes (n)
martens
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus martes
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genus martes Sentence Examples
- The genus Martes belongs to the family Mustelidae, comprising martens and fishers.
- The genus Martes includes four species: American marten, sable, stone marten, and pine marten.
- Martes martes, the European stone marten, is native to forested areas in Eurasia.
- Martes pennanti, the American marten, is known for its dark brown fur and yellow-orange throat patch.
- Martes zibellina, the sable, is a highly prized fur animal native to Siberia.
- The genus Martes exhibits a wide range of habitat preferences, from coniferous forests to rocky outcrops.
- Martes species are generally solitary, except during breeding season.
- Members of the genus Martes are skilled climbers and often build dens in trees.
- The genus Martes plays an important ecological role as predators of rodents and other small animals.
- The conservation status of the genus Martes varies, with some species facing threats from habitat loss and hunting.
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The genus Martes belongs to the family Mustelidae, comprising martens and fishers.
The genus Martes includes four species: American marten, sable, stone marten, and pine marten.
Martes martes, the European stone marten, is native to forested areas in Eurasia.
Martes pennanti, the American marten, is known for its dark brown fur and yellow-orange throat patch.
