Crocodilia

CROCODILIA
  • The members of this order are amphibious in nature. The skin of crocodiles consists of leathery and tough scales joined at their margins by thinner and more pliable ski. The dorsum has the ridged or keeled scales but the belly are smooth.
  • Scales may overlap and beneath the dorsal epidermal scales are dermal ossifications that stiffen the body covering. Head is flattened and is adapted for the floating on water.
  • Musk glands are present on the medial side of each mandible and on either side of the cloaca close to the vent. Tail is used as a repellant
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