Genus Selenarctos (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Asiatic black bear is sometimes classified under the genus Selenarctos, but this is not universally accepted.
- In some taxonomic classifications, the Asiatic black bear is placed in the genus Selenarctos, distinct from the genus Ursus.
- However, many scientists consider Selenarctos to be a subgenus of Ursus, rather than a separate genus.
- The genus Selenarctos is used in some classifications to distinguish the Asiatic black bear from other bear species.
- Some researchers argue that the Asiatic black bear should be classified as a member of the genus Selenarctos, but this is not a widely accepted view.