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Ursus

Definition:

the type genus of Ursidae; includes brown bears; in some classifications, genus Ursus includes all bears

Class:

animal noun

Usage:

genus | proper noun

Plural:

Ursus*
(* Ursus may be used in a singular or plural context)

Type of:

mammal genus » genus » taxonomic group » biological group

Member of:

Ursidae » Carnivora » Eutheria » Mammalia » Vertebrata » Chordata » Animalia

Original source:

WordNet

Examples:

Alaskan brown bear | American black bear | Asiatic black bear | brown bear | grizzly | ice bear | sloth bear | Syrian bear

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