Definition

Noun 1. A species of armadillo: Cabassous unicinctus is the scientific name for a specific species of armadillo, commonly known as the southern naked-tailed armadillo. It is characterized by having a tail that is not covered by the bony plates (osteoderms) that cover most of its body.

Usage Notes

• This term is a scientific binomial name (genus , species ). It is used primarily in zoological, biological, and academic contexts.
• In everyday language, the common name "southern naked-tailed armadillo" is more frequently used.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study focused on the foraging habits of Cabassous unicinctus.
  • Researchers confirmed the specimen was Cabassous unicinctus through genetic analysis.
• General Descriptive Context:
  • Unlike other armadillos, Cabassous unicinctus has a distinctive, scaly, unprotected tail.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used in taxonomic classification to denote this specific species within the order Cingulata and family Chlamyphoridae.
• It may appear in conservation status reports, e.g., "The habitat range of is declining."

Variants and Related Words

• Southern naked-tailed armadillo: The common English name for .
• Cabassous: The genus name, which includes other naked-tailed armadillo species.
• Armadillo: The general common name for mammals in the families Dasypodidae and Chlamyphoridae, known for their bony armor.

Synonyms

• Southern naked-tailed armadillo

Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this particular species of mammal. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun

1. naked-tailed armadillo of tropical South America