Understanding Archosaurs vs Dinosaurs

Archosaurs are not just dinosaurs. They include both dinosaurs and their close relatives like crocodilians. Here’s how to distinguish them:

Archosaurs

• Superorder of reptiles that includes dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and crocodilians.

Dinosaurs

• A group within the Archosauria, including both extinct species (like T. rex) and modern birds.

Pro tip: Modern crocodiles are living examples of archosaurs but not dinosaurs.