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Their direct ancestors are glyptodonts*, very much larger armadillos. Their more distant ancestors are thought to be general small mammals resembling shrews. Even further back their ancestry traces back through mammal-like reptiles and true reptiles, as do all mammals.
*See image above of a glyptodont.
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What is the closest relative to an armadillo?
Glyptodonts are the direct ancestor of armadillos. They had a shell similar to that of a turtle or tortoise, and had bony tail with which to attack its enemies.
What is the ancestor of the beagle?
The Southern Hound is thought to be an ancestor of the beagle.
When is the common ancestor of humans and chimps thought to have lived?
It's thought to be about 5 to 7 million years since humans and chimps shared a common ancestor.
What is Xuthus the god of?
He was regarded as an ancestor to the Ionians, but is not thought of as a god.
What is a group of armadillo?
A pack of Armadillos. ARMADILLOS ROCK! A pack of Armadillos. ARMADILLOS ROCK! I have to agree with the "armadillos rock" but armadillos have no "group name" they're just called "a bunch" or a "pack" ARMADILLOS ARE THE BEST YOUR RIGHT I LOVE ARMADILLOS. And armadillos live in packs.
What is a group of Armadillo called?
A pack of Armadillos. ARMADILLOS ROCK! A pack of Armadillos. ARMADILLOS ROCK! I have to agree with the "armadillos rock" but armadillos have no "group name" they're just called "a bunch" or a "pack" ARMADILLOS ARE THE BEST YOUR RIGHT I LOVE ARMADILLOS. And armadillos live in packs.
Are armadillos melons?
No, armadillos are not melons. Armadillos are animals and melons are fruit
What is a bikont?
A bikont is a eukaryotic cell with two flagella, thought to be the ancestor of all plants.
What type of fish is thought to be the evolutionary ancestor land animals?
lobe-finned fish
Can armadillos fly?
No, armadillos cannot fly.
Are there any armadillos in Australia?
Armadillos are strictly animals of the Americas and do not occur in Australia.
Are armadillos rabid?
Armadillos are considered as not a carrier of rabies.
