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What is the domain of the house cat?
What is the kingdom of the house cat?
What is the phylum of the house cat?
What is the sub-phylum of the house cat?
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What is the class of the house cat?
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What is the order of the house cat?
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What is the family of the house cat?
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What is the genus of the house cat?
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What is the species of the house cat?
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Study Notes
Taxonomic Classification of House Cat
- Domain: Eukarya - Organisms with complex cells, including all plants, animals, fungi, and protists.
- Kingdom: Animalia - Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are typically motile and heterotrophic.
- Phylum: Chordota - Animals possessing a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, and gill slits at some stage of development.
- Sub-phylum: Vertebrata - Chordates with a backbone or spinal column.
- Class: Mammalia - Warm-blooded vertebrates with hair or fur, and primarily produce milk for their young.
- Order: Carnivora - Mammals primarily adapted to eating meat, characterized by sharp teeth and claws.
- Family: Felidae - Family of cats known for their retractable claws and acute senses.
- Genus: Felis - A genus of small cats, including domestic cats and their wild relatives.
- Species: cattus - Scientific name for the domestic house cat, indicating its specific identity within the genus Felis.
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This quiz focuses on the biological classification of house cats, covering various taxonomic ranks such as domain, kingdom, and class. Test your knowledge on the scientific categories that define Felis catus and its relatives within the animal kingdom. Perfect for biology students or cat enthusiasts!
