If you think an alligator is the same as a crocodile, think again. It's true that the two types of animals are related, and they look similar. Yet although both are large reptiles with scales and webbed toes, and both live near water in tropical or semitropical areas, there are important differences between them. An alligator lives only in fresh water, while a crocodile can live in brackish, or somewhat salty, water. An alligator's snout is also wider and "U"-shaped, whereas a crocodile's is longer and "V"-shaped. Finally, their behavior differs: it's generally agreed that crocodiles are more aggressive than alligators.

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If you think an alligator is the same as a crocodile, think again. It's true that the two types of animals are related, and they look similar. Yet although both are large reptiles with scales and webbed toes, and both live near water in tropical or semitropical areas, there are important differences between them. An alligator lives only in fresh water, while a crocodile can live in brackish, or somewhat salty, water. An alligator's snout is also wider and "U"-shaped, whereas a crocodile's is longer and "V"-shaped. Finally, their behavior differs: it's generally agreed that crocodiles are more aggressive than alligators.
Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

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The text primarily uses a **compare and contrast** organizational structure. It highlights the similarities and differences between alligators and crocodiles, focusing on their habitats, physical characteristics, and behaviors.