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Is a marten a weasel

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'Weasel' can refer to the weasel family, the true weasel genus (including ermine), and also the species known as the Least Weasel.

Martens are members of Mustelidae, the weasel family, but occupy their own genus, Martes.

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Yes, martens are rodents.

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