genus tomistoma (Meaning)

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genus tomistoma (n)

a genus of Malayan crocodiles

Synonyms & Antonyms of genus tomistoma

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

genus tomistoma Sentence Examples

  1. The genus Tomistoma comprises long-snouted crocodiles with a distinctive narrow snout.
  2. The Tomistoma genus is found in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.
  3. Tomistoma crocodiles are semi-aquatic and primarily inhabit freshwater habitats such as rivers, swamps, and lakes.
  4. Within the genus Tomistoma, there is only one recognized species, known as the false gharial or Tomistoma schlegelii.
  5. False gharials of the genus Tomistoma are considered vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss and hunting.
  6. Tomistoma crocodiles exhibit a characteristic behavior known as "head-coasting," where they rest their long snouts on logs or other objects.
  7. The genus Tomistoma has large, powerful jaws with sharp teeth for catching and consuming prey.
  8. False gharials in the genus Tomistoma primarily feed on fish, but also include small mammals, reptiles, and birds in their diet.
  9. The genus Tomistoma plays an important ecological role in aquatic ecosystems as apex predators.
  10. Despite the unique and fascinating characteristics of the genus Tomistoma, these crocodiles face significant threats to their survival in the wild.

FAQs About the word genus tomistoma

a genus of Malayan crocodiles

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The genus Tomistoma comprises long-snouted crocodiles with a distinctive narrow snout.

The Tomistoma genus is found in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.

Tomistoma crocodiles are semi-aquatic and primarily inhabit freshwater habitats such as rivers, swamps, and lakes.

Within the genus Tomistoma, there is only one recognized species, known as the false gharial or Tomistoma schlegelii.