Family Crocodylidae - true crocodiles

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Fresh : Yes | Brackish : No | Marine : Yes
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Crocodylians are cold-blooded, amphibious, egg-laying reptiles with 4 legs, partially webbed feet, and a long powerful tail. Their external skin has scales, often strengthened by bone deposits (osteoderms), and they have a flattened, toothlined skull with broad or narrow snouts (Ref. 68590).
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[ e.g. 9948]                       
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