neosuchian
Neosuchian is a clade of crocodylomorphs that lived from the Late Jurassic to the present day. They are characterized by a combination of skeletal features, including a well-developed antorbital fenestra and a specific arrangement of the bones in their skull. This group encompasses all living crocodiles and their extinct relatives. The name "neosuchian" itself is derived from Greek words meaning "new crocodile."
This diverse group includes a wide range of extinct forms that varied significantly in size and habitat.
The modern crocodylians, such as crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials, are the direct descendants of neosuchian