Ursidae (Noun)
Meaning
Bears and extinct related forms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order ursidae is an ancient lineage that includes all modern bears as well as some extinct species.
- Scientists believe that the modern members of the family ursidae diverged around 20-25 million years ago.
- A series of transitional fossils from the ursidae family have revealed a fascinating story about the evolution of its modern species.
- Many researchers currently study the morphological characteristics of the family ursidae in an effort to learn more about their ecological and behavioral adaptations.
- Despite many extinctions in the family, a species of ursidae such as the giant panda has managed to adapt to changed environments throughout history.