What is the scientific name for armadillos?

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the scientific name for armadillos is Dasypodidae. This is the name of the family to which they belong. Within the family of armadillos, there are many different species of them, each having its own scientific name. For example, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, there is only one type of armadillo that is found in the United States. (Dasypus novemcinctus). According to Infoplease.com, the scientific name for the largest type of armadillo is Priodontes giganteus. (It can be up to 4 feet long and weight up to 100 pounds!)