2006-06-30 05:34:41 · 11 answers · asked by Liza K 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
enough to crush a human
2006-06-30 05:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by kyeann 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crocodilians are said to have the strongest bite force of all vertebrates ... averaging over 2000 lbs. force. One Florida Alligator was measured at 2500 lbs. A saltwater crocodile has been said to hit the 3000 lb. mark. That is extremely impressive for any vertebrate.
The skull of the crocodilian, like all amniotic organisms, developed openings in the skull called temporal fenestrae. These openings allow for more muscle connection to the jaw, providing the bite force that we are accustomed to hearing about. In crocodilians, these fenestrae are large and the muscle bundles connected to their mandibles are thick and bigger in number.
The only animals (that I can think of) which produce a massive bite force without possessing temporal fenestrae are sharks.
2006-06-30 14:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a alligator has a jaw pressure of two tons....
2006-06-30 21:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by yoli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'The crocodilian skull has two holes behind the eye socket that serve as attachment sites for muscle, enabling crocodilians to extend the muscles while exerting literally tons of pressure on their prey.'
Yes,Alligators are 'crocodilian's.
2006-06-30 12:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Wikipedia.
2006-06-30 12:43:12 · answer #5 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
labrador retriever bite force: 125 pounds
human bite force: 170 pounds
lion bite force: 900 pounds
alligator bite force: 2125 pounds
not sure how that translates to "jaw pressure" however
2006-06-30 12:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by raquel122203 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's about 2,000 pounds but I'm by no means an expert.
2006-06-30 12:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1000 lbs per sqr. inch
2006-06-30 12:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by JOHNNY M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
260 lbs.
2006-06-30 12:37:36 · answer #9 · answered by Stakiefett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enough to kill you really bad.
2006-06-30 22:25:37 · answer #10 · answered by sexyquonny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋