[Frunze]

Originally Posted by vikulenka

Indeed!! Except there is a difference between aligators and crocodiles, and I think we are definitely talking about the later

Nevertheless, I'd be more concerned about Shapoklyak Speaking of whom, I recently discovered that her name derives from French Chapeau-Claque, which is some type of hat. Who knew

No, hence SHLYAPA, right?? I knew that, myself - about the hat. But the difference between alligators and crocodiles is still dim - I know I don't want to encounter either without a weapon, though.

[solaris]

Originally Posted by Frunze

No, hence SHLYAPA, right?? I knew that, myself - about the hat. But the difference between alligators and crocodiles is still dim - I know I don't want to encounter either without a weapon, though.

Hi sweet Frunze

Let biology class begin


The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they are from different families of Crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the Crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the Alligatoridae family.


In terms of physical differences the easiest way to tell the difference between the two is that a crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-shaped snout, while the alligator's snout is wider and U-shaped.


Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals.


Another physical difference between the crocodile and the alligator is that the crocodile's upper and lower jaws are nearly the same width, so the teeth are exposed all along the jaw line in an interlocking pattern, even when the mouth is closed. They also have an enormous 4th tooth on the lower jaw that is accommodated by depressions in the upper jaw just behind the nostrils.


An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw, hidden from view. Only the teeth of the upper jaw are exposed along the lower jaw line. Even the enormous 4th tooth on the bottom jaw, which is exposed in a crocodile, is hidden in the alligator.


Another physical difference is that crocodiles have a lighter olive brown colouration, while alligators appear blackish. Alligators also prefer freshwater while crocodiles like brackish water and sometimes even ocean.

[vikulenka]

Originally Posted by solaris

Hi sweet Frunze

Let biology class begin


The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they are from different families of Crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the Crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the Alligatoridae family.


In terms of physical differences the easiest way to tell the difference between the two is that a crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-shaped snout, while the alligator's snout is wider and U-shaped.


Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals.


Another physical difference between the crocodile and the alligator is that the crocodile's upper and lower jaws are nearly the same width, so the teeth are exposed all along the jaw line in an interlocking pattern, even when the mouth is closed. They also have an enormous 4th tooth on the lower jaw that is accommodated by depressions in the upper jaw just behind the nostrils.


An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw, hidden from view. Only the teeth of the upper jaw are exposed along the lower jaw line. Even the enormous 4th tooth on the bottom jaw, which is exposed in a crocodile, is hidden in the alligator.


Another physical difference is that crocodiles have a lighter olive brown colouration, while alligators appear blackish. Alligators also prefer freshwater while crocodiles like brackish water and sometimes even ocean.

This IS almost in the same with His Ute's "asparagus" post!

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by vikulenka

This IS almost in the same with His Ute's "asparagus" post!

Thank you Dr.Vik.......

[Ashleyj]

Originally Posted by solaris

Hi sweet Frunze

Let biology class begin


The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they are from different families of Crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the Crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the Alligatoridae family.


In terms of physical differences the easiest way to tell the difference between the two is that a crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-shaped snout, while the alligator's snout is wider and U-shaped.


Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals.


Another physical difference between the crocodile and the alligator is that the crocodile's upper and lower jaws are nearly the same width, so the teeth are exposed all along the jaw line in an interlocking pattern, even when the mouth is closed. They also have an enormous 4th tooth on the lower jaw that is accommodated by depressions in the upper jaw just behind the nostrils.


An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw, hidden from view. Only the teeth of the upper jaw are exposed along the lower jaw line. Even the enormous 4th tooth on the bottom jaw, which is exposed in a crocodile, is hidden in the alligator.


Another physical difference is that crocodiles have a lighter olive brown colouration, while alligators appear blackish. Alligators also prefer freshwater while crocodiles like brackish water and sometimes even ocean.

Wow! And I though I could be an anorak at times

[solaris]

Originally Posted by Ashleyj

Wow! And I though I could be an anorak at times

Ashley, we can assure you that you are STILL regarded as the Clifford Clavin of this forum

[Frunze]

Originally Posted by solaris

Hi sweet Frunze

Let biology class begin


The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they are from different families of Crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the Crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the Alligatoridae family.

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Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals.

Wow, this is awesome!

I had a grade school teacher once - she clearly was a crocodilian. She ate small prey, too - and their parents sometimes, for breakfast.

[vikulenka]

Originally Posted by Frunze

Wow, this is awesome!

I had a grade school teacher once - she clearly was a crocodilian. She ate small prey, too - and their parents sometimes, for breakfast.

Your new avatar looks like a bird of pray Certainly a much more risque version of Jessica Rabbit than your earlier incarnation!

Didn't you spot the latest trend for cute and cuddly avatars?

[Frunze]

Originally Posted by vikulenka

Your new avatar looks like a bird of pray Certainly a much more risque version of Jessica Rabbit than your earlier incarnation!

Didn't you spot the latest trend for cute and cuddly avatars?

I don't do cute and cuddly; like a crocodilian, I eat cute and cuddly for breakfast.

Have you seen an x-rated Cheburashka, it could blow you away. Or Karlsson - but wait, didn't we have this discussion already?

And I just got back from the salon, my hair is now fiery red, Jessica Rabbit got nothing on me!

[vikulenka]

Originally Posted by Frunze

I don't do cute and cuddly; like a crocodilian, I eat cute and cuddly for breakfast.

Have you seen an x-rated Cheburashka, it could blow you away. Or Karlsson - but wait, didn't we have this discussion already?

And I just got back from the salon, my hair is now fiery red, Jessica Rabbit got nothing on me!

I don't know if I ever want to willingly see an x-rated Cheburashka and particularly Karlsson!

Pix, or it didn't happen! ... This phrase has taken on a whole new meaning for me.