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in reply to a message by nsebastian
Well.. Most people don'te refer to animals by ther Linneaic names, but use a more common term.
The genus name is Felis, and the common name for the genus is, in English, Felines. Whereas in Dutch, the the scientific name is still Felis, but commonly referred to as: Katachtigen (those like cats).
Just as Canis --> Canines (English), but Canis --> Hondachtigen (Dutch)
The genus name is Felis, and the common name for the genus is, in English, Felines. Whereas in Dutch, the the scientific name is still Felis, but commonly referred to as: Katachtigen (those like cats).
Just as Canis --> Canines (English), but Canis --> Hondachtigen (Dutch)
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Exactly. Which is why I'd think Felis would actually, in theory, be a better choice... because it's not used in common speech
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