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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

• Crocodilians, Clemson University

• Crocodilians, Natural History & Conservation by Adam Britton
• Animal Diversity Web, Order Crocodilia by Danny Goodisman
• Wikipedia, Crocodilia by Farmer, C.

• Ashley MacDonald, University of Georgia, Athens
• Josh Johnson, University of Georgia, Athens

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