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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
{{see more|Burrow-nit family#Naming}} | |||
The Cloaking Burrow-nit is called such because its hide resembles a {{w|cloak}}, and because it burrows under the ground; "nit" is a name given to {{w|head louse}}, a real-life insect. Its Japanese name is {{j|ハオリムシ|Haori Mushi}} which translates to "Haori Insect", a Haori is a traditional Japanese sort of hip- or thigh-length kimono-like jacket. | The Cloaking Burrow-nit is called such because its hide resembles a {{w|cloak}}, and because it burrows under the ground; "nit" is a name given to {{w|head louse}}, a real-life insect. Its Japanese name is {{j|ハオリムシ|Haori Mushi}} which translates to "Haori Insect", a Haori is a traditional Japanese sort of hip- or thigh-length kimono-like jacket. | ||
Its scientific name is ''Trilobitins reclusiva''. '' | Its scientific name is ''Trilobitins reclusiva''. The ''reclusiva'' in its name is similar to "reclusive", given its solitary nature and tendency to burrow underground. | ||
Internally, it is called <code>armor</code>, given its strong hide. | Internally, it is called <code>armor</code>, given its strong hide. | ||