NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Both lion and tiger belong to the genus Panthera, which belongs to the family of cats (Felidae). However, they belong to different species, namely Panthera leo (lion) and Panthera tigris (tiger).

Detailed explanation-2: -The scientific name for the lions is Panther Leo. The Panthera genus is of Greek descent and consists of large cat animals such as tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards that are capable of roaring. Leo is the lion’s Latin term.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tigers are one of the most recognizable animals in the natural world. They are known by the species name Panthera tigris, which falls within the Felidae family of cats.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lion’s name derives from the Latin Leo; the ancient Greek (leon) with the Hebrew word lavi possibly also related. The generic component of its scientific designation, Panthera¸ is presumed to derive from Greek pan– (“all”) and ther (“beast”) but this may be folk etymology.