What is another word for Genus Elephas?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˈɛlɪfəz] (IPA) 
Genus Elephas is a scientific name for the Asian and African elephants. Synonyms for this term include Loxodonta (used for African species), Elephas maximus (used for Asian species), and Proboscidea (used for all elephant species). These names are often used in scientific research and academic studies to refer to the different species of elephants, and they highlight the diversity of the elephant family. Other names, such as Elephantidae, Mammutidae, and Gomphotheriidae, are used to describe extinct species of elephants and their relatives. The use of synonyms in scientific discourse allows researchers to communicate more precisely and avoid confusion when discussing different species or groups of organisms.
