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cabassous

cabassous

9.9
A small armadillo with a bare tail that lives in South American forests and grasslands
  • noun
  • Specialized
: cabassous
  • The cabassous is known for its distinctive bare tail, unlike other armadillos.

Examples

  • The cabassous inhabits forests and grasslands across South America.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species belonging to the genus cabassous.

  • The cabassous is a fascinating creature native to South America.

  • Did you know that the cabassous has a unique diet?

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species belonging to the genus cabassous.

  • The cabassous inhabits forests and grasslands across South America.

  • The cabassous is known for its distinctive bare tail, unlike other armadillos.

Compounds

Cabassous unicinctus
  • Specialized
9.9

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

Surface Forms

cabassous singular
cabassous plural

Etymology

Cabassous likely comes from a South American local name for the animal and was adopted as the scientific genus name. It now refers to a group of 'naked-tailed armadillos', so you can remember it as the armadillo family's name.