Genus Loxodonta (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Elephantidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Loxodonta consists of two living species, the African bush elephant and the African forest elephant.
- Loxodonta is a genus of Elephantidae that is native to Africa and is characterized by its large ears and pillar-like legs.
- The genus Loxodonta is thought to have diverged from the Asian elephant genus around 6-7 million years ago.
- Loxodonta africana, also known as the African bush elephant, is the largest land animal and is a member of the genus Loxodonta.
- Fossil records indicate that the genus Loxodonta has been present in Africa for millions of years, with several extinct species identified.