What is another word for rhynchocephalia?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌɪnt͡ʃə͡ʊsfˈe͡ɪli͡ə] (IPA) 
Rhynchocephalia, also known as tuataras, belong to a unique reptilian order found only in New Zealand. Synonyms are alternative names given to the same organisms, and for rhynchocephalia, there are a few. These include sphenodon, which is the genus name for the only living species of rhynchocephalia, the tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus). Other synonyms include Rhynchocephalidae, commonly used to refer to the order, and Sphenodontia, which represents both the order and the family it belongs to. These synonyms are important in scientific literature as they help to avoid confusion and ambiguity in naming and classification.
