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Cabassous

Cabassous

9.9
A type of armadillo with a thin bare tail found in Central and South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Cabassous
  • The Cabassous genus comprises several species of naked-tailed armadillos native to South America.

Examples

  • Unlike other armadillos, members of Cabassous lack the prominent tail armor.

  • Researchers studied the burrowing habits of Cabassous in different environments.

  • The Cabassous is known for its unique appearance.

  • Did you see a Cabassous at the zoo?

  • Researchers studied the burrowing habits of Cabassous in different environments.

  • The Cabassous genus comprises several species of naked-tailed armadillos native to South America.

  • Unlike other armadillos, members of Cabassous lack the prominent tail armor.

Compounds

Cabassous unicinctus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small armadillo with a hairless tail that lives in South American rainforests

Surface Forms

Cabassous singular
Cabassouses plural

Etymology

The word Cabassous comes from a local South American name for these armadillos, and scientists kept that local word as the scientific name. A helpful way to remember Cabassous is to think of it as the name for the 'naked-tailed' armadillos found in Central and South America.