Crocodyliformes | Reptiles
Did you know that Crocodyliformes are the closest living group to ' Dinosaurs ' ? Crocodyliformes comprises of all the Modern crocodilians (crocodiles, Alligators, Caimans & Gharials ) and few other closely related crocodile - like reptiles which are all extinct now. Have you ever heard that crocodiles never shed 'tears' like me ? Well they sort of do while eating !! Many animals including humans have a thin layer of water over their eyes called " Tear Film ". This layer keeps the eye safe from pathogens and provides nutrients and performs many different functions in each animals. This tear film is secreted by the Tear Glands . For example in some birds this layer protect their eyes from all kinds of particles of dust and dirt and many pollutants. In Crocodilians too it has it's own set of unique purposes. One of them is to maintain clear vision even when their eyes are submerged because without a tear film, their eyes would dry out quickly underwa
