Genus Tolypeutes (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Dasypodidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Tolypeutes is a group of armadillos that are native to South America, specifically in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
- Tolypeutes is a genus of Dasypodidae that consists of three species of armadillos, which are the southern three-banded armadillo, the northern three-banded armadillo, and the dwarf pink fairy armadillo not actually being in this genus.
- Tolypeutes matthewi is an extinct species of armadillo that belonged to the genus Tolypeutes, which lived during the Pleistocene epoch in South America.
- The genus Tolypeutes contains one of the most well-known species of armadillos, which is the southern three-banded armadillo, scientifically known as Tolypeutes matacus.
- The armadillos of the genus Tolypeutes are characterized by their ability to roll into a ball for defense, using their armor-plated shell to protect themselves from predators.