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Archosauria
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What type of teeth are characteristic of archosaurs?__________________________________________
2. Describe this type of teeth________________________________________________________________
3. How long is the history of the Crocodylia order?_______________________________________________
4. Living crocodylians include _______________________, ____________________, ____________________, and
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5. Some characteristics of crocodilian skulls are : ________________________ in the skull in front of the eye
socket, ___________________ ____________ ___________________, laterally _____________
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6. A _____________________ ___________________ is a characteristic of crocodylians. What is its
pupose?_____________________________________________________________________________________
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7. Describe (in full sentences) the characteristics of the crocodylian tail.
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8. Crocodylian teeth are not for chewing, only for _________________________ prey.
9. That is a behavioral adaptation that helps crocodylians break their food into smaller pieces?
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10. Why do crocodylians swallow rocks?
Explain______________________________________________________________________________________
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