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Loricata

Loricata

9.9
An old scientific name for the group of reptiles that includes crocodiles and alligators
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • Some old scientific texts list alligators and crocodiles under the order Loricata.

Examples

  • Recent classifications have replaced Loricata with the modern term Crocodylia.

  • Did you know that Loricata refers to crocodiles and alligators?

  • In the 19th century, zoologists often used Loricata to refer to crocodilian reptiles.

  • The Loricata order includes various species of crocodilians.

  • In the 19th century, zoologists often used Loricata to refer to crocodilian reptiles.

  • Recent classifications have replaced Loricata with the modern term Crocodylia.

  • Some old scientific texts list alligators and crocodiles under the order Loricata.

Synonyms

order Loricata
vsLoricata
  • Archaic
9.9

A former scientific group name for animals like crocodiles and alligators

is the same name but presented as the older single taxonomic term

Compounds

order Loricata
  • Archaic
9.9

A former scientific group name for animals like crocodiles and alligators

Surface Forms

Loricata singular
Loricatas plural

Etymology

Loricata comes from the Latin root lorica, which means 'armour'. Scientists once used Loricata as the name for crocodiles, alligators and their relatives because these animals wear hard, bony plates like natural armour, so the name fits this group of reptiles.