Armadillididae

/ˌɑːrməˌdɪlɪˈdeɪ/ noun

The biological family classification that includes pill bugs and wood lice, which are related to but distinct from true armadillos.

From New Latin combining 'armadillo' + the zoological family suffix '-idae.' This taxonomic name reflects the superficial armor-like appearance of these crustaceans.

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