MARTES ZIBELLINA Meaning and
Definition
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Martes zibellina, also known as the sable, is a species of mammal native to Siberia, Russia, and parts of Asia. It belongs to the family Mustelidae and the genus Martes. The sable is highly valued for its luxurious, dark and silky fur, which has made it a target for the fur trade for centuries.
Physically, the Martes zibellina is characterized by a slender body, with a length typically ranging from 40 to 56 cm, excluding the tail, which can be an additional 18 to 25 cm. It has short, dense, and fine fur, with colors varying from dark brown to almost black in winter, and turning into a lighter shade during summer.
In terms of behavior, sables are agile, secretive, and solitary creatures. They are primarily nocturnal and highly adaptable, being able to inhabit various types of forests, including coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests. Their diet is composed mainly of small mammals, birds, fish, and insects.
Due to the high demand for their fur, Martes zibellina has faced significant population declines and habitat loss over the years. Consequently, they have been listed as a protected species in many regions, and hunting and trading regulations have been put in place to control their exploitation.
Beyond their commercial value, sables also hold cultural significance in the regions they inhabit, and they often appear in traditional folklore, art, and literature.
Common Misspellings for MARTES ZIBELLINA
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Etymology of MARTES ZIBELLINA
The word "Martes zibellina" is derived from Latin and is a taxonomic binomial name for the Siberian marten, a species of marten native to Northern Asia. Each part of the name has its own etymology:
1. Martes: The word "Martes" comes from the Latin word "martes" which means "marten". The Latin word itself might have derived from a Proto-Indo-European root "*már̥t-əs", related to the Sanskrit word "mártsyas" meaning "spacious, spreading", possibly referring to the marten's ability to occupy various habitats.
2. Zibellina: The word "zibellina" is a Medieval Latin adjective, derived from the noun "zibellus" which means "sable" or "marten".
