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Definition of armadillo lizard

armadillo lizard

Plural:armadillo lizards
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A species of heavily armored lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) belonging to the family Cordylidae, native to the desert regions along the western coast of South Africa, characterized by its distinctive defensive behavior of rolling into a tight ring and biting its own tail.

Example

"When a predator approaches, the armadillo lizard quickly curls into a spiky circle to protect its vulnerable underbelly."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armadillo lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armadillo-lizard
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