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crocodylus

/ˌkrɒk.əˈdaɪ.ləs/

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noun

/ˌkrɒk.əˈdaɪ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Crocodylidae, к которому относятся настоящие крокодилы.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the Crocodylidae family, which includes true crocodiles.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of CrocodylidaeC1formalscientific

    The scientific genus that includes true crocodiles, characterized by a long snout, powerful jaws, and a semi-aquatic lifestyle.

    ruТиповой род крокодиловых

    • Crocodylus niloticus is the Nile crocodile, found in Africa.
    • The genus Crocodylus includes species like the saltwater crocodile.
    • Researchers study Crocodylus to understand reptile evolution.

    Synonymscrocodilus

Forms
  • crocodyli plural form
  • crocodyli's possessive plural form
  • crocodylus's possessive singular form