Thalarctos maritimus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large white bear native to Arctic regions: "Thalarctos maritimus" is the former scientific name for the polar bear, a carnivorous mammal characterized by its white fur and adaptation to life on sea ice.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The powerful Thalarctos maritimus is perfectly adapted to its frigid environment.
    • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of Thalarctos maritimus as sea ice diminishes.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Classification: The term "Thalarctos maritimus" is primarily used in historical or specialized taxonomic contexts. In modern scientific literature, the accepted binomial name is .
    • The specimen was originally cataloged under the genus Thalarctos maritimus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Polar bear (n): The common name for this species.
    • We saw a polar bear hunting on the ice floe.
  • Ursus maritimus (n): The current, accepted scientific name.
    • Ursus maritimus translates to 'maritime bear'.
  • Sea bear (n): An occasional synonym referencing its habitat.
Synonyms
  • Polar bear: The standard common name.
  • Ice bear: A less common descriptive name.
  • White bear: A descriptive name referencing its fur color.
Related Idioms and Phrases

(Note: Idioms typically use the common name "polar bear," not the scientific name.) - Like a polar bear in a desert: Used to describe someone or something that is completely out of its natural or comfortable element. - Trying to code software made him feel like a polar bear in a desert.

Noun
  1. white bear of Arctic regions

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