Felis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Felidae: true cats and most wildcats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The domestic cat is a member of the genus Felis, which includes several other species of small wild cats.
- Felis catus is the scientific name for the domestic cat, which is a subspecies of the genus Felis.
- The genus Felis is thought to have originated in the Middle East or Asia, where many of its species still live today.
- Felis silvestris, also known as the European wildcat, is a species of wild cat that is native to Europe and parts of Asia.
- The genus Felis includes several species of wild cats, including the African wildcat, the Chinese mountain cat, and the jungle cat.