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  1. 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 …

  2. Stegosaurus | Description, Size, Plates, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 19, 2025 · 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 …

  3. 10 Facts About Stegosaurus You Might Not Know - ThoughtCo

    Oct 28, 2019 · Below, you'll discover 10 fascinating facts about Stegosaurus, the popular plant-eating dinosaur with the spiked tail and plated back. A sideview of the skeleton of a …

  4. Stegosaurus - Natural History Museum

    Explore Stegosaurus, a plant-eating armoured dinosaur in the Dino Directory.

  5. 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...

  6. All about Stegosaurus - Animalia

    Stegosaurus are easily recognizable due to their distinctive kite-shaped upright plates that line their backs and the sharp spikes on their tails, features that make them stand out among other …

  7. Stegosaurus - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting …

    Stegosaurus went extinct around 150 million years ago, and never lived while humans were on earth. The only interactions between Stegosaurus and humans are in movies and television.

  8. Stegosaurus: Overview, Size, Habitat, & Other Facts

    Dec 9, 2023 · 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 …

  9. Stegosaurus: Body Like a Bus, Tiny Little Brain - HowStuffWorks

    May 27, 2024 · 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, …

  10. Stegosaurus ungulates - U.S. National Park Service

    Jan 9, 2020 · Stegosaurus ungulatus is a species of ornithischian dinosaur from the Late Jurassic of North America, found in the Morrison Formation. Stegosaurus means “roofed lizard,” a …