A mountain lion, or puma, has the scientific name Felis concolor. The term Felis is the
A) species.
B) genus.
C) kingdom.
D) order.
E) family.

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The term "Felis" in the scientific name Felis concolor refers to the genus of the mountain lion or puma. In binomial nomenclature, the first part of the name indicates the genus, while the second part indicates the species.

A Mountain Lion, or Puma, Has the Scientific Name Felis