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