Crocodilian Reptile (Noun)
Meaning
Extant archosaurian reptile.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Nile crocodile is a large crocodilian reptile that inhabits the rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa.
- The American alligator is a large crocodilian reptile that is native to the southeastern United States.
- Crocodilian reptiles have been on the planet for over 245 million years, and have changed very little over time.
- The saltwater crocodile is the largest crocodilian reptile, reaching lengths of up to 23 feet and weighing over 1,000 pounds.
- The black caiman is a medium-sized crocodilian reptile that is found in the freshwater habitats of Central and South America.