Crocodylus
9.9
A group of large crocodile species found in tropical Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia
- proper noun
- /ˈkrɒkəˌdaɪləs/
- Specialized
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Crocodylus
- The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a fascinating species that thrives in Africa's rivers.
Examples
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Research shows that the saltwater crocodile, scientifically named Crocodylus porosus, can grow over 20 feet long.
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The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is one of nature's wonders.
Academic text (2003) -
In Australia, you can find the freshwater crocodile, known as Crocodylus johnstoni, in many rivers and lakes.
Synonyms
9.5
A group of crocodile species named by scientists
focuses on large tropical reptiles found across several continents
Compounds
Crocodylus niloticus
- South African
9.9
A large dangerous crocodile that lives in rivers and lakes in Africa
Surface Forms
Crocodylus main
Etymology
Crocodylus comes from the Greek word krokódilos, built from the parts krokè 'pebble' and drilos 'worm'. Ancient people thought the animal's bumpy skin looked like pebbles and its crawling movement like a worm, so Crocodylus became the scientific name for the true crocodiles.
