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and species , but only about eight extant species, two of which are known as alligators and six of which are known as caimans. members of alligatoridae provide a valued ecological function in food chains . they consume invertebrates , such as snails and crustaceans, and vertebrates , such as fish, mammals
placed into three families: alligatoridae (alligators and caimans), crocodylidae (crocodiles), and gavialidae (gharials). all of these are characterized by a similar lizard -like form, large size, skin that is thick and armor-like, a long snout, tecondont dentition (teeth set in bony sockets like mammals...
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