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Selenarctos thibetanus

Selenarctos thibetanus

9.9
A large black bear from central and eastern Asia with a white chest patch
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : oso negro asiático
  • The Selenarctos thibetanus is known for its distinctive white chest markings.

Examples

  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting Selenarctos thibetanus in its native habitats.

  • Many zoos around the world are home to Selenarctos thibetanus due to the species' declining wild population.

  • The Selenarctos thibetanus is recognized by the distinctive white patch on its chest.

  • Have you ever seen a Selenarctos thibetanus in the wild?

  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting Selenarctos thibetanus in its native habitats.

  • Many zoos around the world are home to Selenarctos thibetanus due to the species' declining wild population.

  • The Selenarctos thibetanus is recognized by the distinctive white patch on its chest.

Synonyms

Ursus thibetanus
vsSelenarctos thibetanus
  • Specialized
9.6

A kind of bear with black fur and a white moon shape on its chest from central and eastern Asia

uses a different scientific name for the same species
Asiatic black bear
vsSelenarctos thibetanus
  • Indian
6.3

A medium-sized black bear with a white V-shaped chest patch from central and eastern Asia

is the species name that focuses on identity rather than markings
black bear
vsSelenarctos thibetanus
  • Indian
3.0

A small wild animal in Asia with black fur and a pale chest patch

is the exact species name rather than a general dark-coated bear

Surface Forms

Selenarctos thibetanus singular
Selenarctos thibetanus plural

Morphology

Selenarctos + thibetanus

This is a Latin scientific binomial (taxonomic) name rather than a compositional English phrase; its meaning (‘Asiatic black bear’) depends on specialist biological nomenclature rather than ordinary word combination. One constituent ('thibetanus') is not a standard English word and the genus name is technical, so a B1 learner who merely knows common English vocabulary would not be able to derive the species meaning.

Etymology

Selenarctos thibetanus comes from old Greek words: the parts selene meaning 'moon' and arctos meaning 'bear', while thibetanus means 'from Tibet'. This name likely points to the white, moon-shaped mark on the bear's chest, so the name helps you remember it as the 'moon bear' from Asia.