cabassous

Thân thiện

A cabassous digs for insects in the soft forest soil.

Definition

Noun: - A species of armadillo: Cabassous refers specifically to a genus of armadillos, characterized by having a tail with little to no armor (a "naked tail"). These mammals are native to tropical regions of South America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The researcher studied the unique foraging habits of the cabassous.
  • Unlike other armadillos, the cabassous has a distinctive, sparsely armored tail.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is used in zoological and ecological contexts to refer to members of the genus .
  • The Cabassous unicinctus, or southern naked-tailed armadillo, is one species within this genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Naked-tailed armadillo: This is a common descriptive name for the .
• Genus Cabassous: The formal taxonomic group to which these animals belong.

Synonyms

• Naked-tailed armadillo: The most direct descriptive synonym.
• Tatouay (regional): A less common name used in some parts of South America for certain species of .

Học thuật

Noun

1. naked-tailed armadillo of tropical South America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tatouay
• Cabassous unicinctus