Resembling or belonging to cats; having characteristics typical of members of the cat family (Felidae).
From Greek ailouro- (cat) plus -oid (resembling). This zoological term was created to classify animals with cat-like features and body structures.
Aeluroids aren't just actual cats—the term includes anything with cat-like traits, like civets, genets, and hyenas. They share a common ancestor with modern cats and have similarly flexible spines, retractable claws, and that signature feline stealth.
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