EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Crocodiles are grayish-green and prefer coastal, brackish and salt-water habitats. They have a narrow, tapered, triangular snout. Also, the fourth tooth on either side of the lower jaw of an alligator fits into an internal socket in the upper jaw so that these teeth are hidden when the mouth is closed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crocodilia is one of the reptile orders dedicated to large, lizard-shaped, and predatory reptiles, including crocodiles, gharials, alligators, and caimans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Color: Alligators are a darker, blackish-grey in color, while crocodiles are a lighter, olive green or brown color. Snout: Alligators have a wider, U-shaped snout, while crocodiles have a pointier, V-shaped snout.

Detailed explanation-4: -True crocodiles have lower teeth which fit into notches either side of the outer upper jaw-protruding when the jaws are closed. Alligators and caimans have broader snouts than crocodiles and the lower teeth cannot be seen when the jaw is closed-all their upper jaw teeth hang over those in the lower jaw.

Detailed explanation-5: -Both alligators and crocodiles possess large, powerful tails. This assists them in swiftly propelling themselves through the water. These features help both alligators and crocodiles to catch a variety of prey. This is why they are considered expert hunters.