Ursus middendorffi
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Definition
Proper noun: * A subspecies of brown bear: Ursus middendorffi is the scientific name for a specific, very large subspecies of brown bear (Ursus arctos). It is commonly known as the Kodiak bear or the Alaskan brown bear, native to the Kodiak Archipelago and parts of coastal Alaska.
Usage Notes
- This term is a scientific binomial name (genus and species) or trinomial (including subspecies). It is used primarily in zoological, biological, and conservation contexts.
- In everyday language, the common names "Kodiak bear" or "Alaskan brown bear" are almost always used instead of .
- The name is always written in italics, with the genus () capitalized and the species/subspecies epithet () in lowercase.
Examples of Usage
- Scientific/Formal Context:
- The study focused on the population dynamics of Ursus middendorffi on Kodiak Island.
- Ursus middendorffi is one of the largest terrestrial carnivores.
- Comparative Context:
- While both are brown bears, Ursus middendorffi is genetically distinct from the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis).
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used in taxonomic discussions to specify this particular subspecies within the broader (brown bear) species complex.
- It appears in legal and conservation documents, such as species listings and wildlife management plans.
Variants and Related Words
- Kodiak bear (n): The most common English name for .
- Alaskan brown bear (n): Another common name, though it can sometimes refer more broadly to brown bears in Alaska.
- (n): The full trinomial name, explicitly denoting it as a subspecies of .
Synonyms
- Kodiak bear
- Alaskan brown bear
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Brown bear (): The parent species.
- Grizzly bear (): A different, inland subspecies of brown bear.
- Ursid (n): A member of the bear family, Ursidae.
Noun
- brown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia