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What (who) is Armadillo - definition

NEW WORLD PLACENTAL MAMMALS IN THE ORDER CINGULATA

Armadillos; Chlamydophorus; Armadillo predators; Leprosy in armadillos; Armadillo leprosy

armadillo

(armadillos)

An armadillo is a small animal whose body is covered with large bony scales and which rolls itself into a ball when it is attacked. Armadillos are mainly found in South and Central America.

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Armadillo

·noun A genus of small isopod Crustacea that can roll themselves into a ball.

II. Armadillo ·noun Any edentate animal if the family Dasypidae, peculiar to America. The body and head are incased in an armor composed of small bony plates. The armadillos burrow in the earth, seldom going abroad except at night. When attacked, they curl up into a ball, presenting the armor on all sides. Their flesh is good food. There are several species, one of which (the peba) is found as far north as Texas. ·see Peba, Poyou, Tatouay.

armadillo

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¦ noun (plural armadillos) a nocturnal insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America, with large claws and a body covered in bony plates. [Family Dasypodidae: numerous species.]

Origin

C16: from Sp. armado 'armed man', from L. armat-, armare 'to arm'.

Wikipedia

Armadillo

Armadillos (meaning "little armored ones" in Spanish) are New World placental mammals in the order Cingulata. The Chlamyphoridae and Dasypodidae are the only surviving families in the order, which is part of the superorder Xenarthra, along with the anteaters and sloths. Nine extinct genera and 21 extant species of armadillo have been described, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armor. All species are native to the Americas, where they inhabit a variety of different environments.

Armadillos are characterized by a leathery armor shell and long, sharp claws for digging. They have short legs, but can move quite quickly. The average length of an armadillo is about 75 cm (30 in), including its tail. The giant armadillo grows up to 150 cm (59 in) and weighs up to 54 kg (119 lb), while the pink fairy armadillo has a length of only 13–15 cm (5–6 in). When threatened by a predator, Tolypeutes species frequently roll up into a ball; they are the only species of armadillo capable of this.

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Examples of use of Armadillo

1. A casual search of the Internet shows that folks still eat armadillos, with plenty of recipes available online for such dishes as armadillo casserole, armadillo in mustard sauce, armadillo in cream sauce, and armadillo and rice. ___ On the Net: Armadillo: http://www.msu.edu/(tilde)nixonjos/armadillo

2. The name of his gang÷ "Tatuzao", Portuguese for Giant Armadillo.

3. The Armadillo provided a home for this renaissance.

4. The name of his gang÷ Tatuzao‘‘, Portuguese for Giant Armadillo.

5. Currently, Eddie Wilson‘s new Threadgill‘s World Headquarters at Riverside and Barton Springs Road sits next door to the site of the old Armadillo World Headquarters and serves as host to memorabilia from Austin‘s Armadillo days.