Laura S.

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There are approximately 270 members of the order Carnivora. there are only 4 species of bears in the genus Ursus. What percent of the order Carnivora does the genus Ursus represent?

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Carol H. answered • 01/30/18

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4/270 = .0148148... ≈ 1.48%
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Mark M.

Each of 270 members of the order Carnivora is called a "family." Each family contains multiple genera of which the genus Ursus is one. Before the percentage can be calculated the number of genera in the order Carnivora must be determined.
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Laura S.

it includes a variety of orgamisms like bats, seals, cats, and bears. 
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Laura S.

At least that's what it says
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