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What is the main difference between the alligator and the crocodile?
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The main difference between the alligator and the crocodile is that the alligator is a member of the family Alligatoridae, while the crocodile is a member of the family Crocodylidae. Additionally, alligators have longer snouts than crocodiles, with more teeth, but they lack the bony plates found on the head of a crocodile.