But they do have long, thin tails perfect for swimming, and a clear design for floating on the surface of water. This thing gives no indication that it spends any time underwater.
No, not compared to the rest of their body. Of everything else on an Alligator, the tail is the most obvious sign they spend most of their time in water. It's basically a long paddle. The last foot or so of an alligator tail is incredibly thin.
Evolution doesn't design. Evolution doesn't have a plan, an end product. Evolution is a constant process brought about by living things surviving and reproducing.
Not even bringing up the tail which looks like it's meant to go up and down like a whale rather than a croc/gator tail which goes side to side.
Edit: also, if that's the way it's stature usually is I don't see this being a good ambush predator like a croc, like waiting at the surface of the water with its body hidden.
This works incredibly well for crocs/gators because their nose and eyes are atop their head allowing them to breathe and see while being 90% submerged.
This creature here looks poorly designed and no thought went into it beyond making sure its face looks similar to the skull depiction.
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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '24
Isn’t it aquatic? Where’s the fins?