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What mammal is covered with an armor of plates?
An armadillo.
Which of these animals is covered by a series of bony plates?
Armadillo
How heavy is a baby armadillo?
7 million pounds
What is a mammal with a long snout and a body covered in bony plates?
An armadillo.
What is a burrowing animal covered with bony plates that act as armor?
A burrowing animal covered with bony plates that act as armor is called an armadillo. In Spanish, the word "armadillo" means "little armored one".
How do you spell armadilla?
The name for the small mammal with bony armor plates is the armadillo.
Why is the skin between the plates of armor on the armadillo important?
The skin allows the armor to be flexible.
What is the difference between a hedgehog and an armadillo?
The difference between these two is that an armadillo's shell is harder than a turtle, and a armadillo is a mammal and a turtle is a reptile. They also are in a shell.
What plates are in earths structure?
Techtonic plates
Why is the skin between the bony plates on an armadillo important?
The bony plates on an Armadillo are it's main source of defense against predators. The skin between the plates allow the Armadillo to curl itself into a ball to deter predators. Not all Armadillos are able to curl up into balls however. Not all of the 20 species can curl up in a ball. The species in the U.S. curls, but can't make it all the way into a ball. Bill Klemm, author of Dillos. Roadkill on Extinction Highway?
Do arthropods have an endoskeleton?
yes. The armadillo, like all mammals, has an endoskeleton (inside structure of bone and cartilage) that supports the organs and muscles. The exterior scales of an armadillo are bone and horn, but do not constitute an exoskeleton.
What is body covering of armadillo?
The body covering of an armadillo consists of a tough, leathery skin embedded with bony plates called osteoderms. These plates form a protective armor that shields the armadillo from predators and environmental hazards. The outer layer of skin is often covered with coarse hair, and their flexible shell allows for some movement while providing defense. This unique body covering is a key adaptation that helps armadillos survive in their habitats.
