dasypodidae
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A nine-banded armadillo from the family Dasypodidae searches for insects in a grassy field.
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of mammals: "Dasypodidae" is the scientific family name for armadillos, which are New World placental mammals known for their distinctive leathery armor shell.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Dasypodidae family includes about 21 extant species of armadillos.
- Biologists study the evolution of the Dasypodidae to understand mammalian adaptation.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used strictly in scientific classification to refer to the family grouping within the order Cingulata.
- The genus Dasypus is a member of the family Dasypodidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Dasypodid (adj/n): Pertaining to or a member of the Dasypodidae family.
- The dasypodid fossil record is extensive in South America.
Synonyms
- Armadillo family: The common name for the Dasypodidae family.
A nine-banded armadillo from the family Dasypodidae searches for insects in a grassy field.
Noun
- armadillos