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.
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A small South American edentate (Chlamyphorus truncatus, and C. retusus) allied to the armadillo. It is covered with a leathery shell or coat of mail…
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An armadillo (Tatusia novemcincta) which is found from Texas to Paraguay; -- called also tatouhou.
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The South American hairy armadillo (Dasypus villosus).
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A small, burrowing, South American edentate (Chlamyphorus truncatus), allied to the armadillos. The shell is attached only along the back.
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A South American armadillo (Dasypus sexcinctus). Called also sixbanded armadillo.
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The giant armadillo (Priodontes gigas) of tropical South America. It becomes nearly five feet long including the tail. It is noted for its burrowing…
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An armadillo (Xenurus unicinctus), native of the tropical parts of South America. It has about thirteen movable bands composed of small, nearly squar…
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Same as Tatou.
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Destitute of teeth; as, an edentate quadruped; an edentate leaf.
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