What is another word for gomphotherium?
Pronunciation: [ɡˌɒmfəðˈi͡əɹɪəm] (IPA) 
Gomphotherium is an extinct genus of proboscidean mammal that existed during the Miocene epoch. This prehistoric animal is commonly referred to as a shovel-tusked elephant due to its unique and elongated upper incisors that were used for digging up roots and plants. Although there are not many synonyms for the term "gomphotherium," some of the alternate names used for this extinct animal include "Gomphotheres," "Platybelodon," and "Amebelodon." While each of these names may refer to a different genus or species of prehistoric elephant, they are often used interchangeably with Gomphotherium in scientific literature and popular media.
