What is another word for genus mastodon?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs mˈastədˌɒn] (IPA) 
Genus Mastodon refers to a group of prehistoric proboscideans that lived during the late Miocene to the late Pleistocene epoch. The term Genus Mastodon is often used interchangeably with the term Mammut, which is another genus of extinct proboscideans. Other synonyms for Genus Mastodon include the American Mastodon, the South American Mastodon, and Mastodon longirostris. These animals were characterized by their long, curved tusks, which they used for defense and foraging. They could reach sizes of up to 4 meters tall and weighed as much as 5 tonnes. Although they are now extinct, their fossils can be found in various parts of the world, including North and South America.
