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Record 1 2001-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
DEF

Any of several burrowing, chiefly nocturnal mammals constituting the family Dasypodidae, ranging from the southern U.S. through South America, having strong claws and a jointed protective covering of bony plates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
DEF

Mammifère édenté xénarthre d'Amérique tropicale, au corps revêtu d'une carapace osseuse doublée d'un épiderme corné, et capable de se rouler en boule. (Famille des dasypodidés)

Spanish

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