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Family Crocodylidae - true crocodiles
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Class
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Reptilia
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Environment
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Fresh : Yes |
Brackish : No |
Marine : Yes
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First Fossil Record
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Remark
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Crocodylians are cold-blooded, amphibious, egg-laying reptiles with 4 legs, partially webbed feet, and a long powerful tail. Their external skin has scales, often strengthened by bone deposits (osteoderms), and they have a flattened, toothlined skull with broad or narrow snouts (Ref. 68590).
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Etymology
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Division
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Reproductive guild
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Main Ref.
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