|
- 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 Fossils of the genus have been found in the western United States and in Portugal, where they are found in Kimmeridgian - to Tithonian -aged strata
- Stegosaurus | Description, Size, Plates, Facts | Britannica
Stegosaurus, one of the 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 The forelimbs were much shorter than the hind limbs, which gave the back an arched appearance
- 10 Facts About Stegosaurus You Might Not Know - ThoughtCo
Few people know much about Stegosaurus beyond the fact that (a) it had triangular plates on its back; (b) it was dumber than the average dinosaur; and (c) plastic Stegosaurus figurines look really cool on an office desk Below, you'll discover 10 fascinating facts about Stegosaurus, the popular plant-eating dinosaur with the spiked tail and plated back
- 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 laid flat on its back like a turtle’s shell
- Stegosaurus - Natural History Museum
Explore Stegosaurus, a plant-eating armoured dinosaur in the Dino Directory
- Stegosaurus: Overview, Size, Habitat, Other Facts
Stegosaurus Basics Stegosaurus is a genus of herbivorous dinosaurs known for its distinctive back plates and spiked tail They lived during the late Jurassic period and have been a subject of fascination for paleontologists and the public alike Evolutionary History Stegosaurus, a member of the group Stegosauria, roamed the Earth in the Late Jurassic Period around 159 million to 144 million
- All about Stegosaurus - Animalia
Stegosaurus name consists of two Greek words: ‘stegos – roof’, and ‘sauros – lizard’ Therefore, the name of these dinosaurs literally means 'roof (ed) lizard' George Marsh (who found the first fossils of Stegosaurus) initially believed the remains were from an aquatic turtle-like animal So the basis for its scientific name, 'roofed lizard', was his early belief that the plates
- Stegosaurus | An Iconic Herbivore of the Late Jurassic
Stegosaurus was a herbivore dinosaur known for its unique plates and spikes Discover its origins, key facts, and role in the Late Jurassic
|
|
|