Elephas
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9.9
A group of elephants that includes the Asian elephant
- noun
- /ˈɛlɪfəs/
- Specialized
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Elephas
- Researchers studied the Elephas genus to understand the evolution of modern elephants.
Examples
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The Elephas maximus, commonly known as the Asian elephant, is known for its intelligence and social behavior.
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Elephas maximus maximus is the Sri Lankan elephant, which is a subspecies.
Blog text (2) -
It was faintly carved: "Elephas ...
Fiction book (2002) -
In the zoo, the Elephas displayed unique behaviors that fascinated the visitors.
Synonyms
8.6
A group of animals that includes the Asian elephant and other extinct relatives
focuses on the living Asian elephant rather than extinct relatives
Compounds
genus Elephas
- Specialized
8.6
A group of animals that includes the Asian elephant and other extinct relatives
Surface Forms
Etymology
Elephas comes from an old Greek word meaning 'ivory' or 'elephant'. Scientists used that old name for the genus that includes the Asian elephant, so think of the long ivory tusk to remember this animal group.