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Ursus arctos syriacus

Ursus arctos syriacus

9.9
A type of brown bear from the Middle East with yellowish-grey fur
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Ursus arctos syriacus is distinguished by its yellowish-grey fur, which helps it blend into its native habitat.

Examples

  • Conservationists are working to protect the dwindling population of Ursus arctos syriacus in Syria and Lebanon.

  • Historical records mention encounters with the Ursus arctos syriacus in regions that are now part of Turkey.

  • The Ursus arctos syriacus once inhabited a wide range across the Middle East.

  • The Ursus arctos syriacus is known for its unique fur color.

  • Did you know that the Ursus arctos syriacus is endangered?

  • Conservationists are working to protect the dwindling population of Ursus arctos syriacus in Syria and Lebanon.

  • In ancient times, the Ursus arctos syriacus roamed freely throughout the forests of the Middle East.

Synonyms

Syrian bear
vsUrsus arctos syriacus
8.5

A type of brown bear with pale yellow fur from the Middle East

is the formal scientific name used in taxonomy for the same subspecies

Surface Forms

Ursus arctos syriacus singular
Ursus arctos syriacus plural

Morphology

Ursus + arctos + syriacus

This is a scientific binomial composed of taxonomic elements: 'Ursus' (genus for bears) plus specific/locational epithets; if a learner knows the constituent roots (e.g., 'Ursus' = bear and 'syriacus' = Syrian), they can infer it denotes a Syrian/brown bear subspecies. Binomial nomenclature is a regular, cross-linguistic naming convention, so the overall meaning is compositionally transparent to someone who understands the parts.

Etymology

Ursus arctos syriacus is a scientific name that literally names the animal and its place: Ursus and arctos both mean 'bear', and syriacus means 'Syrian'. That's why it refers to the brown bear with yellowish-grey fur that lived in the Middle East.