Question

The polar bear, *Ursus maritimus*, is a mammal in the family Ursidae and the order Carnivora. A 2009 study lists 128 genera, 281 species, and 16 families in this order. Which of the following lists correctly describes the classification of the polar bear from most general to most specific group, left to right?

Accepted Answer

Order Carnivora, Family Ursidae, Genus Ursus, Species maritimus

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Order Carnivora, Genus Ursus, Species maritimus, Family Ursidae

Answer

Order Carnivora, Species maritimus, Genus Ursus, Family Ursidae

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Order Carnivora, Family Ursidae, Species maritimus, Genus Ursus

Question 12 - High School Biology Practice Test for the STAAR test