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Armadillidiidae

Armadillidiidae

9.9
Small land animals like pill bugs that roll into a ball when threatened
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːrməˌdɪlɪˈdiːə/
  • Specialized
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  • The children collected Armadillidiidae in the garden to watch how they curled into little balls.

Examples

  • Scientists studied several species within the Armadillidiidae family to understand their unique defense mechanisms.

  • Armadillidiidae are often found under rocks and logs in moist environments.

  • The Armadillidiidae family includes many species of pill bugs.

  • Have you ever seen an Armadillidiidae roll into a ball?

  • The children collected Armadillidiidae in the garden to watch how they curled into little balls.

  • The Armadillidiidae family includes many species of pill bugs.

  • Have you ever seen an Armadillidiidae roll into a ball?

Surface Forms

Armadillidiidae singular
Armadillidiidaes plural

Etymology

Armadillidiidae begins with armadillo, a Spanish word meaning 'little armored one', and ends with -idae, a common ending for animal family names. That's why the name fits: these pill bugs roll into a ball and look like tiny creatures wearing 'armor'.