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Genus Ursus (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of Ursidae: brown bears; in some classifications genus Ursus includes all bears.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Ursus is the type genus of the Ursidae family, which includes brown bears and other closely related species.
  • In some classifications, the genus Ursus is considered to include all eight species of bears found around the world.
  • The genus Ursus is thought to have originated in the northern hemisphere during the late Miocene epoch.
  • Brown bears, which are part of the genus Ursus, can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, tundras, and mountainous regions.
  • The genus Ursus is characterized by its short, rounded ears and prominent hump on the shoulders, which distinguish it from other bear species.

Synonyms

  • Ursus

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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