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Definition of nine-banded armadillo

nine-banded armadillo

Plural:nine-banded armadillos
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A medium-sized species of armadillo native to North, Central, and South America, distinguished by an outer shell of bony plates containing roughly nine articulated bands across its midsection.

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"The nine-banded armadillo is known for its ability to jump straight into the air when startled and can often be seen foraging for insects in the early evening."

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