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Burmeisteria

Burmeisteria

9.9
An extinct group of armadillos known from fossils in South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Burmeisteria
  • Fossils of Burmeisteria have helped scientists understand the evolution of armadillos.

Examples

  • The extinct genus Burmeisteria is known from South American fossil deposits.

  • Researchers discovered new skeletal features while examining Burmeisteria specimens.

  • The Burmeisteria is known for its unique armor.

  • Many species of Burmeisteria inhabit the forests of Brazil.

  • Fossils of Burmeisteria have helped scientists understand the evolution of armadillos.

  • Researchers discovered new skeletal features while examining Burmeisteria specimens.

  • The extinct genus Burmeisteria is known from South American fossil deposits.

Surface Forms

Burmeisteria singular
Burmeisterias plural

Morphology

Burmeisteria = Burmeister (opaque) = Burmeister + ia

The form is a Latinized taxonomic name (surname + '-ia'); the fact that it names a genus of armadillos is not derivable by a typical B1 learner from the components.

Etymology

The word Burmeisteria is a scientific name that honors the scientist Burmeister, and the ending -ia in such names means 'of' or 'related to' someone. So Burmeisteria literally means 'of Burmeister' and is used to name this group of armadillos from South America.