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Deinosuchus was a giant relative of the alligator that lived in North America during the Cretaceous period and probably hunted hadrosaurs. Despite its appearance and name, Deinosuchus was more closely related to alligators than to crocodiles. It is estimated to have been 10.6 meters (35 feet) long and much larger than modern alligators, they are believed to have had lifespans of eighty years, far longer than most dinosaurs. Deinosuchus is sometimes referred to as Phobosuchus.


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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom[]

During the movie while Eli Mills presents the Indoraptor via hologram, the Indominus rex hologram shows that it had Deinosuchus DNA used for the number of teeth it has. This likely hints that the Indominus rex also had Deinosuchus DNA acquired by InGen for the hybrid. Also in an unused scene a skeleton of an unknown crocodilian was shown. It is thought to be that of a deceased Deinosuchus.

References[]

  1. Seen in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Indominus genetic composition list.

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