- Stegosaurus - Wikipedia
Stegosaurus ( ˌstɛɡəˈsɔːrəs ; [1] lit 'roof-lizard') is a genus of herbivorous four-legged armored dinosaurs from the Late Jurassic, characterized by the distinctive kite-shaped upright plates along their backs and spikes on their tails
- Stegosaurus | Description, Size, Plates, Facts | Britannica
Stegosaurus, (genus Stegosaurus), genus various plated dinosaurs (Stegosauria) of the Late Jurassic Period (159 million to 144 million years ago) recognizable by its spiked tail and series of large triangular bony plates along the back
- Stegosaurus - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
These dinosaurs had large flattened plates along the ridges of their backs Read on to learn about the stegosaurus There were three different species of Stegosaurus, but all were relatively similar looking Overall, these creatures were short, stout, and powerfully built
- Stegosaurus - Natural History Museum
Identified as a member of the species Stegosaurus stenops, this spectacular specimen is helping researchers gain new insights into what Stegosaurus would have looked like when it was alive, as well as how it walked, ate and behaved
- 10 Facts About Stegosaurus, the Spiked, Plated Dinosaur
Below, you'll discover 10 fascinating facts about Stegosaurus, the popular plant-eating dinosaur with the spiked tail and plated back
- Stegosaurus: Body Like a Bus, Tiny Little Brain - HowStuffWorks
Stegosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 155 to 150 million years ago, long before the Tyrannosaurus rex Known for its distinctive plates and tail spikes, Stegosaurus primarily roamed what is now North America, with some fossils found in Portugal
- Stegosaurus - National Geographic Kids
Stegosaurus is famous for its two rows of kite-shaped plates that stick out from its neck, back, and tail But the paleontologist who first discovered a Stegosaurus fossil thought the plates
- Stegosaurus | Description, Size, Fossil, Diet, Facts
Stegosaurus is a genus of stegosaurid dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, about 155 to 150 million years ago The name “Stegosaurus” means “roof lizard”, referring to the large bony plates that run along the animal’s back like a row of roof tiles
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