Genus Thalarctos (Noun)
Meaning
Polar bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In some classifications, the polar bear is considered to be part of the genus Ursus instead of Thalarctos.
- Polar bears are occasionally placed in the genus Thalarctos, but this is not universally accepted.
- Taxonomists continue to debate whether polar bears should be classified under the genus Ursus or Thalarctos.
- The classification of the polar bear has varied, with some placing it in the genus Thalarctos and others in Ursus.
- Classification differences exist between researchers regarding whether to place polar bears in the genus Ursus or the less commonly used genus Thalarctos.