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| | weasel on Encyclopedia.com |
 | | African animals of several genera in the weasel family are called striped weasels; they are characterized by conspicuous fl and white markings and, in some cases, by the use of scent for defense. |
 | | The weasel family also includes the marten, fisher, and wolverine, as well as the more distantly related skunk, badger, honey badger (or ratel), and otter. |
 | | Weasels are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Carnivora, family Mustelidae. |
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