loricata Synonyms
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loricata Meaning
Wordnet
loricata (n)
former name for the order Crocodylia
Webster
loricata (n. pl.)
A suborder of edentates, covered with bony plates, including the armadillos.
The crocodilia.
FAQs About the word loricata
former name for the order CrocodyliaA suborder of edentates, covered with bony plates, including the armadillos., The crocodilia.
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The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) belongs to the order Crocodilia and the suborder Loricata.
The loricata consists of the true crocodiles, alligators, and caimans.
Loricata are characterized by their heavily armored bodies, which provide protection from predators and the elements.
The scales on the back of loricata are arranged in overlapping rows, creating a formidable defense.
