What are some adaptations of a crocodile?

Answer 1

Saltwater crocodiles have webbed feet and a broad powerful tail to propel itself in water to speeds of up to 28.97 km/h (18 miles per hour). They have a flab skin for underwater so that no water comes into its mouth or nostrils. Saltwater crocodiles' eyes and nostrils are on the top of its head so that it can still breathe, see and smell. Saltwater crocodiles can do the death roll (a 360otwist that can drown an animal or person in the water. The death roll is also used to rip out flesh from prey. 66 sharp teeth also help to eat meat and bones. They also have extremely strong stomach acids that can decompose solid bone

Answer 2

Some adaptations of crocodiles include their streamlined body shape for efficient swimming, their powerful jaws and sharp teeth for catching prey, their ability to regulate body temperature by basking in the sun or moving to shade, and their ability to close their nostrils and ears while underwater to prevent water entry.

Answer 3

• Gaping (opening its mouth) allows for temperature regulation.

Answer 4

the adaptations of a crocodile are that they have a more shaped '' v '' Snout , to catch prey , they are more aggressive than alligators.

Answer 5

well nile crocodiles can weigh up to 1650 pounds

Answer 6

The answer to this depends on what kind of crocodile you are looking at. If you are studying a freshwater crocodile then the adaptations will not be the same as a saltwater crocodile.

Answer 7

scales that prevent water loss

and slow metabolism for times of drought

Answer 8

the Nile crocodiles teeth tears flesh of their prey (birds, etc.) so since they are carnivores they have to eat and that's how they survive