How are six-banded armadillos named?

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Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). — armadillo Nine-banded armadillo (*Dasypus novemcinctus*).

Six-banded armadillos are named for the number of movable bands present in their protective armour. These bands, which are made of bony plates covered in tough scales, allow the animal's shell to expand and contract like an accordion. This naming convention is also used for other species, such as the three-banded armadillo and the nine-banded armadillo.12