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Cats have the scientific name Felis catus. The Felis is the genus that the cat belongs to and the catus is the species name. In the binomial nomenclature, the first term shows the genus to which it belongs and the second term is the name of the species.

Concept: Scientific Name of Cat

The scientific name of cat is derived from the system of binomial nomenclature developed by Carl Linnaeus. This naming system is used globally to provide a standardized and universally recognized name for each species.

1. Breaking Down the Scientific Name:
   • Felis refers to the genus the cat belongs to.
   • Catus specifies the species within that genus.
2. Binomial Nomenclature Rules:
   • The scientific name always consists of two parts: the genus name (capitalized) and the species name (lowercase).
   • Both are written in italics (or underlined when handwritten).
3. Purpose of a Scientific Name:
   • It eliminates confusion caused by regional or common names.
   • For example, "cat" might refer to different animals in various languages, but Felis catus always points to domestic cats worldwide.