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Crocodylia
Groups Vertebrata
Kinds
Alligatoridae
, Alligators and caimans
Crocodylidae
, Crocodiles
Gavialidae
, Gavials
Overview
A group of large, predatory, aquatic archosaurs. The closest living relatives of birds. Includes alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and gharials.
Phylogeny
Tree of Life
Geographic distribution
Crocodilians
, Clemson University
Links to other sites
Crocodilians
, Natural History & Conservation by Adam Britton
Animal Diversity Web
, Order Crocodilia by Danny Goodisman
Wikipedia
, Crocodilia by Farmer, C.
Acknowledgements
Ashley MacDonald
, University of Georgia, Athens
Josh Johnson, University of Georgia, Athens
I thank
John Pickering
for his assistance with the development of this page.
Supported by
National Biological Information Infrastructure
National Science Foundation
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Updated: 2024-04-25 22:32:55 gmt
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