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Tomistoma

Tomistoma

9.9
A large freshwater crocodile with a long narrow snout from Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • /ˌtoʊmɪˈstoʊmə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Tomistoma is sometimes called the false gharial due to its long, narrow snout.

Examples

  • The Tomistoma is often mistaken for the gharial.

  • Many Tomistomas inhabit the rivers of Southeast Asia.

  • Researchers are studying Tomistoma populations in the wild to understand their habitat needs.

  • Unlike other crocodilians, Tomistoma is rarely seen outside Southeast Asian rivers.

  • Researchers are studying Tomistoma populations in Southeast Asian rivers to conserve their species.

  • The Tomistoma, known for its elongated snout, is often found in freshwater habitats.

  • In Southeast Asia, the Tomistoma is sometimes seen basking on riverbanks during the day.

Compounds

Tomistoma schlegeli
  • Specialized
9.9

A large freshwater crocodile with a long, thin snout from Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

Tomistoma singular
Tomistomas plural

Etymology

Tomistoma comes from Greek parts tom- meaning 'cut' and -stoma meaning 'mouth', so it literally says 'cut-mouth' or 'sharp mouth'; this is an easy way to picture the crocodile's long, narrow, toothy snout and explains the name for the false gharial.