Crocodilus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Crocodylidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Nile crocodile and saltwater crocodile both belong to the genus Crocodylus.
- The American crocodile is classified as Crocodylus acutus, the smallest reptile within its genus.
- Saltwater crocodile or the Indo-Pacific crocodile scientifically is named as Crocodylus porosus.
- Species belonging to the genus Crocodylus generally grow up to fifteen feet or longer in their lifespan.
- Genus Crocodylus currently includes a few other crocodile species aside from the American, Australian and the Philippines species.