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What do you call the body covering of the alligator?

Alligators are reptiles. All reptiles have a body covering of scaly skin. They do not have individual scales like fish do.


How do you wrestle an alligator?

It is not recommended to wrestle an alligator as they are dangerous predators with powerful jaws. If you find yourself in close proximity to an alligator, slowly back away and do not make any sudden movements. It is best to leave handling and interacting with alligators to trained professionals.


What is the scientific name for alligator?

American Alligator: Alligator missipiensisChinese Alligator :Alligator sinensis)Alligator mississippiensis


What is an alligator's scienetific name?

An alligator's scientific name is Alligator mississippiensis.


Is alligator European?

No. There were two species of alligator: the American Alligator and the Chinese alligator.


Is an alligator European?

No. There were two species of alligator: the American Alligator and the Chinese alligator.


Is alligator a mammals?

No, an alligator is a reptile.


What is the appearance of the body covering the turtle?

Sea Turtles are covered and protected by shells, similar to every other species of Turtle.


What is an alligators classification?

Which classification would that be? Basically speaking though, an alligator is a reptile.


What is the feminine of alligator?

alligator. males are bull


What is the definition of alligator?

An Alligator is a Crocodilianin the GenusAlligator of the FamilyAlligatoridae. There are two extant alligator Species: the American_alligator(Alligator mississippiensis) and the Chinese_alligator(Alligator sinensis).The name alligator is an Anglicizationform of el lagarto the Spanish_languageterm for "lizard", the name by which early Spainexplorers and settlers in Floridacalled the alligator.


What is the scientific name of alligator?

Well, there are different types of alligators with their own scientific names. The general family of alligators is called Alligatoridae, which is derived from the Spanish el lagarto(the lizard). The alligator is a crocodilia ind the genus Alligator.The Spanish guys found the American alligator (alligator mississippiensis) while exploring around Florida; but there's also a Chinese alligator (alligator sinensis) which is smaller, but better armoured.The alligator is a crocodilian in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae. There are two species -- the Alligator Mississippiensis or American alligator and the Alligator Sinensis or Chinese alligator.