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This shows that Sarcosuchus was able to reach a maximum body size not only greater than previously estimated [3] but also greater than that of the Miocene Rhamphosuchus, [8] the Late Cretaceous Deinosuchus, [9] [10] and the Miocene Purussaurus [11] according to current estimates at that time.
Despite its large size, the overall appearance of Deinosuchus was not considerably different from that of modern crocodilians. Deinosuchus had an alligator-like, broad snout, with a slightly bulbous tip. [8] Each premaxilla contained four teeth, with the pair nearest to the tip of the snout being significantly smaller than the other two. [13]
English: A comparison of several size estimates for Deinosuchus, a giant Late Cretaceous crocodilian.The largest credible specimen of modern C. porosus (saltwater crocodile) is also included in the diagram for comparison, as is an average height human.
"Deinosuchus was a giant that must have terrorized dinosaurs that came to the water's edge to drink," study lead Dr. Adam Cossette said in a press release. Crocodiles with teeth the size of ...
Sarcosuchus and Deinosuchus had similar proportions, but both were geologically much older, dating from the Early and Late Cretaceous, respectively. One study also indicates that Purussaurus may have been heavier than either Sarcosuchus or Deinosuchus, as it had a much broader, shorter snout and this would require a thicker, stronger neck to ...
Iguanas vary considerably in size and form, but even the smallest lizards in this family are still quite large. Many sources describe the green iguana ( Iguana iguana ) as the largest iguanid , often reaching lengths up to 1.5 metres (4.91 ft) and masses of 4 kg (8.8 lb), [ 75 ] and with a maximum length of 2 m (6.6 ft) and a mass of 8 kg (18 ...
English: Scale diagram of crocodyliforms 9 metres (29.5 ft) or more in length, based on recent size estimates. Deinosuchus riograndensis: body length of 10.6 m according to Farlow et al. (2005), [1] skull shape according to Schwimmer (2002) [2]
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