Definition

1. Noun (Proper): The biological genus that is the type genus of the family Dasypodidae. This genus contains the long-nosed or nine-banded armadillos.

Usage

• As a subject: is native to the Americas.
• In taxonomic context: The most familiar species belongs to .
• With modifiers: The extinct is known from fossils.

Examples

• Scientific writing: is characterized by its protective bony plates.
• General context: The nine-banded armadillo, , is a member of .
• Comparative statement: is more widespread than other armadillo genera.

Advanced Usage

• In cladistics: is often used as a reference point in studies of xenarthran evolution.
• In ecological studies: Research focuses on the habitat range of .

Variants and Related Words

• Dasypus: The simplified, one-word form used interchangeably in scientific literature to refer to this genus. Example: species are primarily nocturnal.
• Dasypodidae: The family name to which this genus belongs.
• Dasypodid: (Adjective or Noun) Relating to the family Dasypodidae or a member of it.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Dasypodidae: This is a descriptive synonym specifying its taxonomic role.
• Long-nosed armadillo genus: A common-name based synonym describing its members.

Notes

• This term is exclusively used in scientific, particularly zoological and biological, contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• In formal taxonomy, the genus name is always italicized ( or simply ). The word "genus" itself is often not italicized when used in this compound form.

Noun

1. type genus of the Dasypodidae