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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 along …

  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 of large …

  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 Stegosaurus, shows the …

  4. 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...

  5. Stegosaurus - Natural History Museum

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

  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 dinosaurs. …

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

    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 fascination for …

  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, Stegosaurus …

  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 reference to …