Its name means roofed lizard. It could swing its tail spikes as an impressive defensive weapon. The alternately arranged dorsal plates along its spine could have served as armor, mating display, heat regulation or all three, making it appear larger and thus discouraging its enemies.
Stegosaurus
Family
ornistiquios
Era
Jurásico tardío, hace 150 millones de años
Where he lived?
Oeste de América del Norte y Europa (Portugal)
Weight
3.100Kg
Height
4m
Length
9m
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