Map species to its adjectival form: “Horse : Equine”. Select the pair that shows the same species → adjective relation.

Introduction / Context:Some nouns for animals have fixed adjectival (or taxonomic adjective) forms: horse → equine, cat → feline, dog → canine, fox → vulpine, lion → leonine. The task is to preserve this mapping.

Given Data / Assumptions:We need an animal noun followed by the correct adjective that refers to things of or relating to that animal.

Concept / Approach:Among the choices, “Cat : Feline” is exactly parallel. “Lion : Carnivorous” is wrong because “carnivorous” is a diet type, not a species adjective; “Dog : Vulpine” is wrong because “vulpine” refers to foxes; “Fox : Canine” is taxonomically close (family Canidae) but the adjectival form used for fox-specific is “vulpine,” not generic “canine.” “Table : Furniture” is a hyponym → hypernym pair, not adjective formation.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Dictionaries list “feline” as the correct adjective for cats.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They use incorrect or overly broad descriptors.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing taxonomic family adjectives with species-specific ones.

Final Answer:Cat : Feline