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order loricata

 

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Noun order loricata has 1 sense
  1. Loricata, order Loricata - former name for the order Crocodylia
    --1 is a kind of animal order

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Order Loricata

Description:

The term "Order Loricata" refers to a taxonomic order of reptiles known as crocodilians, which includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials. These are large, semi-aquatic reptiles with a powerful bite, scaly skin, and a long, muscular tail. The Loricata order falls under the class Reptilia and the superorder Crocodylomorpha.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense 1: A taxonomic order of large, predatory reptiles including crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.
  2. Example sentence: The Order Loricata contains some of the most fearsome predators in the animal kingdom.

  3. Sense 2: A group of reptiles possessing specific physical characteristics, such as scaly skin and a long tail.
  4. Example sentence: The distinctive armored-plating on the back of Order Loricata provides them protection in their natural habitats.

  5. Sense 3: A classification used in the field of herpetology to categorize certain reptiles.
  6. Example sentence: The scientist studied the anatomical features of Order Loricata to determine its evolutionary relationship.

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