About Armadillo
Dasypodidae, from Ancient Greek δασύς (dasús), meaning "hair", and πούς (poús), meaning "foot", is a family of mostly extinct genera of armadillos. One genus, Dasypus, is extant, with at least seven living species.
Interesting Facts
- •Armadillo belongs to the class Mammalia.
- •It is part of the Dasypodidae family.
- •Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates.
- •Most mammals give birth to live young.
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Cingulata
Family: Dasypodidae
Dasypodidae
Quick Info
Class:
Mammalia
