elephantidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of large mammals: "Elephantidae" is the scientific family name for elephants, comprising the largest living land animals. This family includes both extant (living) genera (Loxodonta and Elephas) and their extinct relatives like mammoths.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The African bush elephant and the Asian elephant both belong to the family Elephantidae.
- Paleontologists study fossils to understand the evolution of the Elephantidae.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/zoological context: Used precisely to classify animals within the order Proboscidea.
- The phylogenetic tree shows the relationship between different members of Elephantidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Elephant (n): A common name for a member of the family Elephantidae.
- An elephant uses its trunk to grasp objects.
- Proboscidea (n): The biological order to which the family Elephantidae belongs.
- Elephantidae is the only surviving family in the order Proboscidea.
Synonyms
- Elephants: The common term for members of this family.
- Pachyderms: A historical, non-scientific term for thick-skinned animals like elephants, rhinoceroses, and hippopotamuses. (Note: This is a broader, less precise term.)
Related Phrases / Terms
- Elephantidae family: A more descriptive phrase emphasizing the taxonomic grouping.
- All modern elephants are part of the Elephantidae family.
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