What is another word for Genus Loxodonta?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs lˈɒksədˌɒntə] (IPA)

Genus Loxodonta, commonly known as the African elephant, is a majestic mammal found in Africa. The term "genus Loxodonta" refers specifically to the two species of elephants that exist within the genus. These species are the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis). While the two species have some genetic and morphological differences, they both share the distinctive physical features that make elephants easily recognizable. Synonyms for the Genus Loxodonta include "African elephant genus," "Elephantine genus," and simply "Elephant genus." All of these terms describe the broad classification of the two species of elephants within the order Proboscidea.

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