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What reptile has strongest bite?
Kamodo Dragon Crocodillians (Alligators & Crocodiles) have jaw bitting pressures that cdan exceed 2400 psi.
Who has a stronger jaw bite lions or crocodiles?
crocodiles
What is the mouth difference about alligators and crocodiles?
Alligator's have wider jaws/noses then Crocodiles and the Alligator's upper jaw overlaps the lower so on an Alligator you can't see the lower teeth when their mouths are shut, the crocodile you can see all the teeth when the mouth is shutA good illustration: http://crocodilian.com/cnhc/cbd-faq-q1.htm
What are the difeneces of Alligators and Crocodiles?
The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they are from different families of crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the alligatoridae family. In terms of physical differences the easiest way to tell the difference between the two is that a crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-shaped snout, while the alligator's snout is wider and U-shaped. Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals. Another physical difference between the crocodile and the alligator is that the crocodile's upper and lower jaws are nearly the same width, so the teeth are exposed all along the jaw line in an interlocking pattern, even when the mouth is closed. They also have an enormous 4th tooth on the lower jaw that is accommodated by depressions in the upper jaw just behind the nostrils. An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw, hidden from view. Only the teeth of the upper jaw are exposed along the lower jaw line. Even the enormous 4th tooth on the bottom jaw, which is exposed in a crocodile, is hidden in the alligator. Another physical difference is that crocodiles have a lighter olive brown coloration, while alligators appear blackish. Alligators also prefer freshwater while crocodiles like brackish water and sometimes even ocean.
Who has a stronger jaw bite humans or crocodiles?
crocks
What are the physical and charataristic differences of the crocadile and alligator?
While alligators are often confused with crocodiles, they belong to two quite separate taxonomic families. Alligators differ from crocodiles principally in having wider and shorter heads, with more obtuse snouts; in having the fourth, enlarged tooth of the under jaw received, not into an external notch, but into a pit formed for it within the upper one; in lacking a jagged fringe which appears on the hind legs and feet of the crocodile; in having the toes of the hind feet webbed not more than half way to the tips; and an intolerance to salinity, alligators strongly preferring fresh water, while crocodiles can tolerate salt water due to specialized glands for filtering out salt. In general, crocodiles tend to be more dangerous to humans than alligators. As for appearance, one generally reliable rule is that alligators have U-shaped heads, while crocodiles are V-shaped. Crocodiles have a longer narrower snout, with eyes farther forward. Also, if one looks at an alligator and then a crocodile, one will notice a difference in their mouths: only the upper teeth are visible when an alligator's mouth is closed, while a crocodile's mouth will reveal both upper and lower teeth, as their fourth tooth sticks out from the lower jaw, rather than fitting neatly into the upper jaw. Crocodiles also tend to have green eyes, while alligators have brown ones. Another distinction can be drawn between the jaws of the two animals. Crocodiles' jaws are much more narrow and are used to tear and grip on prey. By contrast, alligators' jaws are meant to crush bones, and can deliver a bite force of up to 3000PSI (though some larger crocodiles can deliver a bite force of over 5000PSI)
How are alligators different from a crocodile?
Crocodiles and Alligators have distinct evolutionary histories for starters. Both are members of an a group of crocodylomorphs that radiated from archosaurs (that group includes dinosaurs and therefore birds) in the Triassic and are both are part of the order Crocodylia that began in the Cretaceous. Crocodiles first evolved ~60mya and Alligators evolved some 20my later. Another living group, the Gavials emerged in the Cretaceous- older than either crocs or alligators. As for telling the animals apart visually today, Gavials are pretty distinct with the narrow jaws and are almost exclusively piscivorous. The best way to distinguish a croc is to note protruding teeth from the lower jaw outside of the mouth. Crocs will have one or a few teeth poing out from the lower jaw, upwardly and alligators tend to have a bigger upper jaw and will not have lower teeth protruding. There are other differences as well that are not visibly discernable. I think alligators are interesting for having a respiratory system that is unidirectional. This is a trait dinosaurs and birds have that is very advanced and allows for fresh air to fill the lungs at both the inspiration and expiration stages of breathing as opposed to only at inspiration as in our "dead-end" lungs.
What is the same between alligator and a crocodile?
The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they are from different families of crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the alligatoridae family.In terms of physical differences the easiest way to tell the difference between the two is that a crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-shaped snout, while the alligator's snout is wider and U-shaped. Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals.Another physical difference between the crocodile and the alligator is that the crocodile's upper and lower jaws are nearly the same width, so the teeth are exposed all along the jaw line in an interlocking pattern, even when the mouth is closed. They also have an enormous 4th tooth on the lower jaw that is accommodated by depressions in the upper jaw just behind the nostrils.An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw, hidden from view. Only the teeth of the upper jaw are exposed along the lower jaw line. Even the enormous 4th tooth on the bottom jaw, which is exposed in a crocodile, is hidden in the alligator.Another physical difference is that crocodiles have a lighter olive brown coloration, while alligators appear blackish. Alligators also prefer freshwater while crocodiles like brackish water and sometimes even ocean.While alligators (and caimans) are often confused with crocodiles, they belong to two quite separate taxonomic families.The most obvious external differences are visible in the head-alligators and caimans have wider and shorter heads, and a more U-shaped than V-shaped snout. The alligator's upper jaw is wider than its lower jaw, and the teeth in the lower jaw fit into small depressions in the upper jaw. The upper and lower jaws of the crocodiles are the same width, and teeth in the lower jaw fall along the edge or outside the upper jaw when the mouth is closed. When the crocodile's mouth is closed, the large fourth tooth in the lower jaw fits into a constriction in the upper jaw. For hard-to-distinguish specimens, the protruding tooth is the most reliable feature to define a species. However, in captivity, alligators and caimans may show jaw deformities which result in lower teeth protruding.Alligators lack the jagged fringe which appears on the hind legs and feet of the crocodile and have the toes of the hind feet webbed, not more than halfway to the tips. Alligators strongly prefer freshwater while crocodiles can better tolerate seawater due to specialized glands for filtering out salt. However, both taxa can survive in either.Both species of alligator also tend to be darker in color than crocodiles-often nearly black (but color is very dependent on water quality). Algae-laden waters produce greener skin, while Tannic acid from overhanging trees can produce often darker skin.When cleaning alligator pools, some zookeepers can tread on alligators without eliciting a response, though crocodiles almost invariably react aggressively and are for the most part more aggressive in their natural habitatIn addition to the other answers given Crocodiles are also generally more aggressive without any provocation. Alligators are usually only aggressive without provocation during mating season in the spring. I would not trust their behavior at any time,and therefore avoid them always.The shapes of their heads are different.
Is an alligator a type of crocodile?
"Crocodile" is a family of reptile. The scientific name of the family is "Crocodylidae." Within this family are several subfamilies, including Crocodylinae (which includes the true crocodiles) and Tomistominae (the false gharials). The true crocodiles are of the genus Crocodylus, which includes a dozen or so species. Some well-known species: * American crocodile - Crocodylus acutus * Nile crocodile - C. niloticus * Orinoco crocodile - C. intermedius * Salt-water crocodile - C. porosus For more information, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile A crocodile is any species belonging to the family Crocodylidae (sometimes classified instead as the subfamily Crocodylinae). The term can also be used more loosely to include all members of the order Crocodilia: i.e. the true crocodiles, the alligators and caimans (family Alligatoridae) and the gharials (family Gavialidae), or even the Crocodylomorpha which includes prehistoric crocodile relatives and ancestors.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
What is the difference between crocks and alligators?
Crocodiles and alligators look similar, but they belong to separate families of the order Crocodilia. The easiest way to tell them apart is to look at their snouts. An alligator has a broad snout, and its upper jaw is wider than its lower jow. This gives the alligator an overbite--if you look at its snout while its mouth is closed, you will only see its upper teeth. A crocodile has a narrower snout, and some of its lower teeth are visible when its mouth is closed, giving it that famous snaggle-toothed grin.
How much power do crocodiles have in there jaw?
Up to 2000 psi when closing their jaws.
What do alligators have that crocodiles do not?
You can't see an alligator's teeth when it's mouth is closed; its lower teeth fit snugly into pits in the upper jaw. In contrast, a crocodile's lower teeth are always visible.Alligators have a broad snout, while crocodiles have a thinner snout.Alligators tend to be grayish black in color, whereas crocodiles have a light tan appearance.Alligators can only be found in the southeastern United States and in some parts of China. Crocodiles can be found all over the world.In the wild, alligators tend to run away. While not exactly wallflowers, they certainly prefer their own company. Some species of crocodiles, on the other hand, have legendary tempers. The Salt Water Crocodile and the Nile Crocodile have been known to eat people.
