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The word "lynx" came from the Greek word "λÏçÎ_Î_" and the root "leuk". "Leuk" means light and brightness. The lynx has reflective eyes. There are 4 species of lynx cats.
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What is the scientific name of Eurasian lynx?
Lynx lynx is the scientific name of an Eurasian lynx
Is lynx bear is real?
There is no such animal as a lynx bear.
What is the scientific name for the liberian lynx?
There are several different types of lynx and each species has its own Latin name: Lynx Lynx - the Eurasian Lynx Lynx canadensis - the Canadian Lynx Lynx pardinus - the Iberian Lynx Lynx rufus - the famous bobcat (N. America) Hope this helps :D
What is the smallest lynx?
The smallest lynx are bobcats. There scientific name is lynx rufus.
Are there lynx in NC?
Yes, but not the Canada lynx, but the bobcat or bay lynx as it is called. Scientific name "Lynx Rufus".
What animal has no vowels in its name?
Alternative answer: A Lynx.
Why are lynx given the name lynx?
From Greek lyngz, "shiny." It should refer to lynx's bright eyes.
What other name is there for a bobcat?
Well, I know the latin name, Lynx rufus, meaning lynx with red hair.
What are felis domesticus closely related too?
Felis rufus is the obsolete taxonomic name for the bobcat. It is now called Lynx rufus and is closely related to the other three species of lynx. Eurasian lynx - Lynx lynxCanada lynx - Lynx canadensisIberian lynx - Lynx pardinus
What is the scientific gene name for bobcat?
Lynx rufus is the scientific name for the bobcat. 'Lynx' originates from an Indo-European term meaning "light" and was applied to bobcats and other members of the lynx family because they have luminescent, refelective eyes. 'Rufus' is Latin for red and refers to the cat's reddish-tan fur.
What is the scientific name for a lynx?
That depends on which species of lynx:Lynx canadensis - Canada lynxLynx lynx - Eurasian lynxLynx pardinus - Iberian lynxLynx rufus - Bobcat
What is the scientific name for the bobcat?
Smaller than the Canada lynx, but double the size of a housecat, the bobcat's scientific name is Lynx rufus. -And there's twelve sub-species.See the related links below for more info:
