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.