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Stegosaurus
Known for Distinctive Plates
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Basic Information
Diet Type 🥩
"Primary feeding behavior and dietary preferences of the dinosaur, indicating whether it was a meat-eater, plant-eater, or had a mixed diet"Scientific Name 🦖
Unique formal name given to each dinosaur species which includes genus and species designation,Used for taxonomic identification and classification in scientific literature- Stegosaurus StenopsThe scientific name of Stegosaurus is Stegosaurus Stenops. A herbivorous dinosaur with distinctive back plates and tail spikes
Physical Characteristics
Length 📏
"Maximum recorded length of the dinosaur from head to tail"Length Type 📏
"Classification of dinosaur size based on total length"- Medium (3-10M)Stegosaurus was a Medium (3-10M) sized dinosaur Medium-sized dinosaurs between 3 and 10 meters in length
Distinguishing Features 🦄
Key physical characteristics that make the dinosaur species unique,Important for identification and classification- Back PlatesThe distinguishing features of Stegosaurus are Back Plates. These dinosaurs had distinctive plates along their backs Click to see all.
- Tail SpikesThe distinguishing features of Stegosaurus are Tail Spikes. Tail spikes provided effective defense against predator attacks
- Small HeadThe distinguishing features of Stegosaurus are Small Head. Small-headed dinosaurs often balanced their body weight efficiently, particularly in long-necked species Click to see all.
Classification
For whom 👩
Target audience interested in this dinosaur species- ResearchersStegosaurus would be particularly interesting for Researchers. Dinosaurs that provide valuable data for scientific research
Purpose 📚
Primary purposes and uses of studying this dinosaur- Museum ExhibitionsStegosaurus is primarily studied for Museum Exhibitions. Dinosaurs that make impressive and educational museum exhibits
Facts
Interesting Fact 🧐
Fascinating scientific or historical information about the dinosaur- Brain size of a walnut
Scientific Data
Fossil Completeness 🦴
Rating of how complete the fossil record is for this dinosaurResearch Value 🔬
Rating of the scientific importance and research potentialEducational Value 📚
Rating of the dinosaur's value for educational purposesPublic Interest 👥
Rating of general public interest and popularityScore ⭐
Overall rating combining various scoring attributes
Historical Context
Time Period 🕗
"Geological time period during which the dinosaur existed, helping place it in Earth's prehistoric timeline"- Late JurassicStegosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic Dinosaurs that lived during the later part of the Jurassic period
Discovery Location 🌍
Geographic location where the first fossils of the dinosaur species were found,Important for understanding paleobiogeography and fossil distribution
Scientific Classification
Family Classification 🦕
Scientific family classification that groups related dinosaur genera,Important for understanding evolutionary relationships- StegosauridaeThe family classification of Stegosaurus is Stegosauridae. Stegosauridae were herbivores famous for their rows of back plates and tail spikes.
Behavioral Characteristics
Social Behavior 🐣
Known or strongly theorized social behaviors and interactions within the species,Based on fossil evidence and comparative analysis- HerdingThe social behavior of Stegosaurus was Herding. Dinosaurs that lived and moved together in groups for protection and social interaction
Basic Info
Made In Date 🕒
The geological period when the dinosaur existed- Late JurassicStegosaurus existed during the Late Jurassic. Late Jurassic dinosaurs show advanced evolutionary features and size increases
Made In 🌎
The geographical locations where fossils of this dinosaur were discovered- North AmericaFossils of Stegosaurus were found in North America. Dinosaurs discovered in North America showcase unique adaptations to the continent's diverse environments
Alternatives to Stegosaurus
Apatosaurus
Known for Gentle Giant
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is longer than Stegosaurus
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is more complete than Stegosaurus
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is more researched than Stegosaurus
Diplodocus
Known for Longest Dinosaur
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is longer than Stegosaurus
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is more complete than Stegosaurus