What is the scientific name of a domestic cat?
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The scientific name of a domestic cat is Felis catus.
Domestic cats are members of the Felidae family and the scientific name Felis catus was first used by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Domestic cats are small, typically furry, carnivorous mammals. They are often kept as pets and are valued by humans for their companionship and for their ability to hunt vermin and household pests.
Domestic cats are members of the Felidae family and the scientific name Felis catus was first used by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Domestic cats are small, typically furry, carnivorous mammals. They are often kept as pets and are valued by humans for their companionship and for their ability to hunt vermin and household pests.