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Mammuthus Columbi

Description:

Mammuthus columbi, commonly known as the Columbian mammoth, is a species of extinct elephant that roamed North America during the Pleistocene epoch. It is one of the largest known species of mammoth and is closely related to the woolly mammoth.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - Paleontology: Mammuthus columbi refers to a specific species of mammoth that inhabited North America thousands of years ago.

Example Sentence: The discovery of a complete Mammuthus columbi skeleton revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric American fauna.

Sense 2:

Adjective - Describing Extinct Animals: Mammuthus columbi can be used to describe anything related to the specific species of mammoth found in North America.

Example Sentence: The museum has a fantastic collection of Mammuthus columbi bones and fossils.

Sense 3:

Local: In certain regions, "Mammuthus columbi" is a term used to describe the presence or history of mammoths in the area.

Example Sentence: The Mammuthus columbi once roamed these lands, leaving behind vast grasslands shaped by their grazing.

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