Genus Priodontes (Noun)
Meaning
Solely the giant armadillo.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The giant armadillo is the only living species in the genus Priodontes.
- Giant armadillos are members of the genus Priodontes and are found in the wetlands of South America.
- In the past, there were other now-extinct members of the genus Priodontes.
- Armadillos within the genus Priodontes have a unique characteristic of powerful shoulders and enormous claws.
- Being the only living representative of its genus, the conservation of Priodontes species, specifically the giant armadillo, is crucial.