Is an alligator a type of crocodile?

Answer 1

"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.

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Answer 2

There are seven types of crocodiles (based in my research) namely Indo-Pacific or the salt water crocodile, swamp crocodile, Nile crocodile of Africa, Cuban crocodile, Morelet's crocodile, Ornoco crocodile and the American crocodile.

Answer 3

No. Alligators and Crocodiles are two different things.

This is from the Wikipedia article on "Crocodilia":

While alligators are often confused with crocodiles, they belong to two quite separate taxonomic families. Every type of crocodile, except the American crocodile, is usually larger and heavier than alligators, has fewer teeth, and has a shorter life-span. The most obvious external differences are visible in the head- alligators 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 crocodile 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 indistinguishable specimens, the protruding tooth is the most reliable feature to define a species.[6] 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 half way to the tips. Alligators strongly prefer freshwater, while crocodiles can better tolerate saltwater 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. Alligators tend to be clumsier on both land and water than crocodiles.[citation needed] Some zookeepers have reportedly been able to take more liberties with alligators than with crocodiles. When cleaning alligator pools, some zoo keepers can tread on alligators without soliciting a response, though crocodiles almost invariably react aggressively.[7]

Answer 4

there is no name for a crocodile of alligator. But i do know the scientific name for crocodile, crocodilious! But i don't know the scientific name for alligator. Sorry!

The scientific name for alligator is Mississippiensis

Answer 5

Alligator, however while alligators are often confused with crocodiles, they belong to two quite separate families. Every type of crocodile, except the American crocodile, is usually larger and heavier than alligators, has fewer teeth, and has a shorter life-span.

Answer 6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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