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Genus Euarctos (Noun)

Meaning

American black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • American black bears were once classified as their own genus, euarctos, but many modern classifications place them in the genus Ursus.
  • Some taxonomists group the American black bear in the genus euarctos, which is considered a distinct lineage within the family Ursidae.
  • Euarctos, the supposed genus of the American black bear, has been debated among biologists, with some considering it synonymous with Ursus.
  • Classification systems that recognize the genus euarctos group American black bears within it, emphasizing distinct physical characteristics and behaviors.
  • Euarctos has historically been considered a distinct genus, specifically encompassing American black bears and some extinct species.

Synonyms

  • Euarctos

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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