Vocabulary Entry

pagophilus

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noun

A term used to describe a species of bear (Ursus maritimus), commonly known as the polar bear, particularly in relation to its affinity for ice and cold environments.

Example Sentences

"The pagophilus hunts seals on the sea ice of the Arctic."

"As climate change affects the Arctic, pagophilus populations are increasingly at risk."

"Researchers study pagophilus behaviors to understand their adaptation to melting ice."