Modern Crocodile (IMAGE)

Ohio University

Modern Crocodile

Caption

The new species, Pakasuchus, isn't a close relative of modern crocodilians, pictured here, but is a member of a very successful side branch of the crocodyliform lineage that lived during the Mesozoic Era.

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Nancy Stevens, Ohio University

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Please credit Nancy Stevens, Ohio University. This image is embargoed until 1 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010.

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