Tolypeutes
- noun
- /toʊˈlɪpjuːtiːz/
- Specialized
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Tolypeutes
- The Tolypeutes genus includes the well-known three-banded armadillo of South America.
Examples
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Researchers observed how the Tolypeutes armadillos roll into a ball for protection.
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Conservation efforts have helped stabilize some populations within the Tolypeutes genus.
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The Tolypeutes is a fascinating creature native to South America.
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Have you ever seen a Tolypeutes in the wild?
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The Tolypeutes armadillo is famous for its ability to curl into a tight ball when threatened.
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In the grasslands of Brazil, the Tolypeutes genus can often be spotted foraging for insects.
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Scientists are studying the behavior of the Tolypeutes to learn more about its unique survival techniques.
Synonyms
A small South American animal with three bands of hard plates on its back that can roll into a ball
Compounds
- Specialized
A small South American armadillo with three bands of hard plates that can roll into a ball
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tolypeutes is a scientific name from Greek that was given to the three-banded armadillos because of their habit of rolling into a tight ball; a helpful way to remember Tolypeutes is to think of the animal that curls up for protection.
