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Ursidae

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Ur·​si·​dae | \ -səˌdē \

Definition of Ursidae

: a family of large powerful plantigrade carnivores including the bears and extinct related forms

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History and Etymology for Ursidae

New Latin, from Ursus, type genus + -idae

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“Ursidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ursidae. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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