Genus Felis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Felidae: true cats and most wildcats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Felis is the type genus of the Felidae family, which includes domestic cats and most wildcats.
- The domestic cat is a member of the genus Felis, which is the most diverse genus of the Felidae family.
- The genus Felis is thought to have originated in the Middle East or Asia, where many of its species still reside.
- The genus Felis includes several species of small wildcats, such as the European wildcat and the Chinese mountain cat.
- The genus Felis is characterized by its small to medium size, with most species weighing less than 20 kg.