Arctoid

/ˈɑrk.tɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or related to bears; having bear-like characteristics.

Etymology

From Greek 'arktos' (bear) + '-oid' (resembling). This combining form became common in zoology to describe animals with bear-like features.

Kelly Says

When scientists see an animal that's stocky, powerful, and has similar features to bears, they might call it arctoid—it's like saying 'bear-ish' in fancy scientific language!

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