EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The word gharial is derived from the word ghara, which means mud pot. It was misread by Europeans who changed the word to gavial. Thus, this species is known both as gavial and gharial. Gharial eggs are the largest of any crocodilian species, weighing on average 6 ounces (160 grams).

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a gharial? Gharials, sometimes called gavials, are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts. Crocodilians are a group of reptiles that includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and more.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all living crocodilians.

Detailed explanation-4: -They are mainly large, powerful, semiaquatic reptiles with short webbed feet, powerful tails, and tough, armored scales covering the dorsal surface. They range in length from 1 to 1.5 m (dwarf caiman) to 7 m (Australian saltwater crocodile). Males are larger than females.