What is another word for Family Elephantidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˈɛlɪfˌantɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Elephantidae is a scientific taxonomy term used to classify elephants, the largest land animals on earth. The word 'Elephantidae' came from the Greek word 'Elephas', meaning elephant. Though 'Family Elephantidae' is a widely accepted term, there are several other synonyms that represent different classifications of elephants throughout history. These include 'Proboscidea', 'Mammuthidae', 'Stegodontidae', and 'Gomphotheriidae'. Among these, 'Proboscidea' is the most commonly used synonym for Family Elephantidae. It includes living and extinct elephant species along with mammoths and mastodons. The use of these synonyms highlights the deep understanding of the significance of these marvelous creatures throughout human history, evolution, and science.
