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Although they could live on dry land, Paracyclotosaurus probably spent most of its time in water. They had flattened bodies and elongated heads, almost 60 centimeters (2 ft) long, that vaguely resembled those of modern crocodiles. A fish-eater, it might have lain in wait for prey, just below the surface of the water. When an unsuspecting fish came within reach of its jaws, Paracyclotosaurus lifted its massive head, its mouth opened wide and the fish was sucked inside. Modern predators, such as crocodiles, use this technique to catch some of their prey.

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  • thumb|400pxEste anfibio del tamaño de un cocodrilo o la longitud de un coche grande, necesitaba la flotación que le proporcionaba el agua para sostener su pesado cuerpo, ya que sus patas eran muy débiles. Poseía 4 dedos en los miembros delanteros y 5 en los traseros. Descendía de un animal llamado Paracyclotosaurus. Categoría:Anfibios Categoría:Urodelos Categoría:Fauna del Triásico
  • Although they could live on dry land, Paracyclotosaurus probably spent most of its time in water. They had flattened bodies and elongated heads, almost 60 centimeters (2 ft) long, that vaguely resembled those of modern crocodiles. A fish-eater, it might have lain in wait for prey, just below the surface of the water. When an unsuspecting fish came within reach of its jaws, Paracyclotosaurus lifted its massive head, its mouth opened wide and the fish was sucked inside. Modern predators, such as crocodiles, use this technique to catch some of their prey.
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  • thumb|400pxEste anfibio del tamaño de un cocodrilo o la longitud de un coche grande, necesitaba la flotación que le proporcionaba el agua para sostener su pesado cuerpo, ya que sus patas eran muy débiles. Poseía 4 dedos en los miembros delanteros y 5 en los traseros. Descendía de un animal llamado Paracyclotosaurus. Categoría:Anfibios Categoría:Urodelos Categoría:Fauna del Triásico
  • Although they could live on dry land, Paracyclotosaurus probably spent most of its time in water. They had flattened bodies and elongated heads, almost 60 centimeters (2 ft) long, that vaguely resembled those of modern crocodiles. A fish-eater, it might have lain in wait for prey, just below the surface of the water. When an unsuspecting fish came within reach of its jaws, Paracyclotosaurus lifted its massive head, its mouth opened wide and the fish was sucked inside. Modern predators, such as crocodiles, use this technique to catch some of their prey. The species P. davidi is only known from one complete specimen recovered from Australia. The creature was probably killed by a tree crushing the back of its head.
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