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Cats

Any member of the family Felidae, including the domestic cat, Felis catus, and many non-domestic species.

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genes

Animals; Cats

A hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism. Genes undergo mutation when their DNA ...

American Keuda Cat

Animals; Cats

A breed of cat currently under development with some pronounced similarities with the Egyptian Mau cat.

papillae

Animals; Cats

Tiny, finger-like hooks found on a cat's tongue and lining the gut.

genetic

Animals; Cats

Inherited.

American Shorthair

Animals; Cats

A breed of cat with a hard, short, close-lying coat.

paralysis

Animals; Cats

Loss or impairment of the ability to move a body part, usually as a result of damage to its nerve supply.

genetically linked defects

Animals; Cats

Problems with health or temperament that are passed to offspring by their ancestors.

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