qiúyúArmadillo: consonant q; rhymes with iu; second tone. Armadillo: consonant y; rhymes with u; second tone. Armadillo is the name of an animal that is an endangered species living in tropical forests, grasslands, semi-deserts, and warm flats and forests in Central and South America.There are 9 genera and 21 species in the family Armadillidae***, including the genus Naked-tailed Armadillo, Round-headed Bonobo Armadillo, Cloaked Armadillo, Bonobo Armadillo, Armadillo, Six-banded Armadillo, Large Armadillo, Three-banded Armadillo, and Small Armadillo.
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In the southern region of Africa has also appeared.
What is an armadillo
Armadillo poorly toothed order Armadilloidae under this family is noteworthy that all species have a protective role of armor. This is the most numerous and widely distributed family in the order Pauperodontia. Including 8 genera and 20 species. Distributed in Central and South American tropical forests, grasslands, semi-deserts and warm flatlands and forests. The most obvious structural feature is the articulated armor. This bony scale armor is also covered with horny epidermis. The body scale armor forms a variety of styles, but is usually a cephalic shield and a series of protective shield plates on the neck and most of the body. The soft skin between the abdominal and limb shields is sparsely hairy. Some species are capable of curling to protect the vulnerable limbs and abdomen. The large armadillo is the largest species, weighing up to 60 kilograms, while the smallest small armadillo is no more than 120 grams. The skull is long and the dorsum and abdomen are flat. Teeth are partially lost with age. All armadillos have strong limbs and large, bluntly clawed front and hind feet. With the exception of the genus Xu, the front and rear feet are five-toed, and the hind feet are often pedipedal
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Armadillo, what is it?
Armadillo: qiúyú poorly toothed order 1 family. Commonly known as armadillos. ***9 genera and 21 species, distributed from North to South America
Ground-dwelling. Active singly or in pairs. Sight, smell and hearing are more developed. Lives in forests or sand dunes and cactus thickets in warm and arid climates. Feeds on insects, invertebrates, carcasses, snakes and plants. Litter size is 1 to 2 or 6 to 10 per litter. Some armadillos are known to have a life span of up to 16 years
Representative species include: the big armadillo, with a body length of up to 1 meter and a body weight of 45-50 kg, a dark brown body and 5 fingers and toes on all four limbs. Nine trips armadillo, there are 9 active bands on the body, body length of less than 50 centimeters, body weight of 5 to 8 kg, light brown and light yellow back, 4 fingers on the forefoot and 5 toes on the hindfoot. Small cape armadillo, the smallest, body length 12 cm, weight 0. 1 kg, armor pink
Many species of armadillo can destroy pests and poisonous snakes; with the armor of the skin can be made into baskets and toys; can also be bred for display. Due to habitat destruction and predators, their range is shrinking and some are close to extinction.