Aeluroidea

/ɛljʊˈrɔɪdiə/ noun

Definition

A taxonomic superfamily including cats and cat-like carnivores, characterized by shared skeletal and behavioral traits.

Etymology

From Greek ailouro- (cat) plus the taxonomic suffix -idea (family/group). This is a modern zoological classification name used in scientific taxonomy.

Kelly Says

Aeluroidea is basically the 'cat club' in the carnivore world—it includes not just your house cats and lions, but also civets, hyenas, mongooses, and other cat-like hunters. They all evolved from a common ancestor and share that distinctly feline body plan.

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