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Elephas is genus of a group of animals.The only species of this genus is Elephas maximus(Asian elephant).Many of the remaining species became extinct.

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Indian Elephant Latin Name?

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Elephas indicates the animals what?

African elephant .


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What part of the name Elephans Maximus refers to the genus and what part refers to the species?

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