Genus Dasypus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Dasypodidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Dasypus is the type genus of the Dasypodidae family, which includes various species of armadillos found in the Americas.
- The genus Dasypus is characterized by its long, pointed snout and powerful claws, adapted for digging burrows.
- Dasypus species are widely distributed across Central and South America, with some species extending into the southern United States.
- The type genus Dasypus is further divided into several species, including the nine-banded armadillo and the seven-banded armadillo.
- Dasypus armadillos are known for their ability to roll into a ball for defense, using their armored shell to protect themselves from predators.