. Elementary text-book of zoology [electronic resource]. Zoology. MAMMALIA. 547 they have a large number of simple teeth, which in many cases are diphyodont. They are mostly fossorial and the toes are armed with strong claws. The genus Tolypentes, in which the rolling-up is best perfected, is said not to burrow. They vary in size from the little Pichiciago of 6 inches to the great Armadillo of three feet. The largest ¥\g. 335.—An Armadillo [Tatusia noveincincta.) (Flower and Lvddekek.). Note the dermal shields, elongated snoul and five-toed feet and most specialised of the Armadillos, known as
. Elementary text-book of zoology [electronic resource]. Zoology. MAMMALIA. 547 they have a large number of simple teeth, which in many cases are diphyodont. They are mostly fossorial and the toes are armed with strong claws. The genus Tolypentes, in which the rolling-up is best perfected, is said not to burrow. They vary in size from the little Pichiciago of 6 inches to the great Armadillo of three feet. The largest ¥\g. 335.—An Armadillo [Tatusia noveincincta.) (Flower and Lvddekek.). Note the dermal shields, elongated snoul and five-toed feet and most specialised of the Armadillos, known as the Glyptodonts, are extinct forms found in the Pleistocene. The body was enveloped in one huge shield into which the head could be retracted. The vertebral column is ankylosed together, the shield not allowing of free movement {cf. tortoise). Fig-336 .—Lateral View of Skull of Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Masterman, Arthur Thomas; Parsons, John Herbert, Sir, 1868-1957, donor; S. H. Lazarus (Firm); University College, London. Library Services. Edinburgh : E. & S. Livingstone
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