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.