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These studies suggest alligators are related to dinosaurs through their shared archosaur ancestry.
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Alligators, as members of the crocodilian family, share a common ancestry with both birds and dinosaurs. This relationship places them within the broader group known as archosaurs. Understanding the evolutionary connections between these groups can provide insights into their shared characteristics and evolutionary history.
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Alligators are indeed related to dinosaurs through their shared ancestry within the archosaur group. This relationship is evidenced by similarities in reproductive systems and unique gut microbiome compositions that reflect their evolutionary lineage.
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