What is another word for tomistoma?
Pronunciation: [tˌɒmɪstˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Tomistoma is a genus of crocodilians that belong to the family of false gharials. The species is endemic to Southeast Asia and is commonly referred to as "malayan gharial." Although this species has its official scientific name, there are several other synonyms that are commonly used to refer to it. Some of the most popular ones include 'Tomistoma schlegelii,' 'Tomistoma javanicus,' and 'false gharial.' These synonyms are useful as they help to avoid confusion with other gharial species. While they may be different names, they all refer to the same animal and are often used interchangeably in scientific research and literature.
