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Stegosaurus
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Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in North
America and
Europe
(the first European specimen was found in
Portugal in
2006)
during the
late Jurassic period,
about 155 to 144 million years ago.
The creature's name, which was chosen by
Othniel C. Marsh
in 1877, means "roof lizard".
Stegosaurus was up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) long. An average Stegosaurus was
around 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, and weighed 2 tons.
Stegosaurus had much longer hind legs than forelegs, and very strong muscles
around its hips. So, although Stegosaurus walked on all fours, it is
thought likely that the animal could have lifted
its forelegs off the ground to eat from the branches of trees.
Stegosaurus bony plates on its back that could have been used for
protection, and possibly temperature regulation.
The largest of the plates were over 2
feet (60 centimeters) high.
Nobody is absolutely sure how the plates on the back were arranged, because
the plates have never been found still attached to the skeleton.
Some scientist believe the plates may have lay flat on the skin. However,
most scientists believe the plates stood erect on the back, and were arranged
in pairs or a zigzag pattern.
Stegosaurus also had pairs of spikes on its
tail which were about 3 feet (0.9 meters) long. There were several species
of Stegosaurus, and the number of tail spikes varied between Stegosaurus
species.
One unusual feature of Stegosaurus, which was first noted by
Othniel C. Marsh,
is that the animal had a large canal in the hip region of the spinal
chord, that could have accommodated a structure about 20 times larger than
the creature's brain. There has been a lot of speculation about this region,
including the idea that dinosaurs like Stegosaurus had a second "brain"
which controlled reflexes in the rear of the animal. A more recent idea
about this, is that canal accommodated a glycogen body, a structure which
is also found in some living birds.
Stegosaurus has been designated the official state fossil of
Colorado,
since
1982.
Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 155 to 144 million years ago
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Stegosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Stegosaurus:
- Stegosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Stegosaurus" means "roof lizard". This name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1877.
- Stegosaurus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Stegosaurus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Stegosaurus lived between about 155 million years ago and 144 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
- Stegosaurus lived in North America and Europe.
- Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Stegosaurus was typically about 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, but some animals grew up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) long.
- Stegosaurus weighed about 2 tons.
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Stegosaurus Books
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By Anna Obiols
B.E.S. Publishing
Released: September 1st, 2012
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Stegosaurus: The Friendliest Dinosaur (Dinosaur Books)- Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Explore
- Brand: B.E.S. Publishing
- ISBNs: 143800107X, 9781438001074
- EAN: 9781438001074
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 36
- Author: Anna Obiols
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2012
- Release Date: September 1st, 2012
Physical Description:- Size: 9.38 Inches by 9.38 Inches by 0.08 Inches
- Weight: 0.4 Pounds
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By Dr. Paul Barrett
Natural History Museum
Released: September 1st, 2017
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Stegosaurus: An Extraordinary Specimen and the Secrets It Reveals- Manufacturer: Natural History Museum, London
- Brand: Natural History Museum
- ISBN: 0565093886
- EAN: 9780565093884
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 48
- Author: Dr. Paul Barrett
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2017
- Release Date: September 1st, 2017
Physical Description:- Size: 6.75 Inches by 9.0 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Features:- FRANCES LINCOLN CHILDREN S
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By Lois G. Grambling
Troll Communications Llc
Released: February 1st, 1998
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Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!?- Manufacturer: Troll Communications Llc
- ISBN: 0816733872
- EAN: 9780816733873
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Lois G. Grambling
- Publication Date: February 1st, 1998
- Release Date: February 1st, 1998
Physical Description:- Size: 11.0 Inches by 8.75 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 0.3 Pounds
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By Leigh Rockwood
PowerKids Press
Released: August 30th, 2011
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Stegosaurus (Dinosaurs Ruled!)- Manufacturer: Powerkids Pr
- Brand: PowerKids Press
- ISBN: 1448850762
- EAN: 9781448850761
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Leigh Rockwood
- Publication Date: August 30th, 2011
- Release Date: August 30th, 2011
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 8.75 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 0.4 Pounds
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By Tammy Gagne
Pebble Books
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Stegosaurus: A 4D Book (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Pebble
- Brand: Pebble Books
- ISBN: 151579556X
- EAN: 9781515795568
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Tammy Gagne
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2018
- Release Date: August 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 8.8 Inches by 10.6 Inches by 0.1 Inches
- Weight: 0.3 Pounds
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By Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Picture Window Books
Released: February 1st, 2018
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A Stegosaurus Would NOT Make a Good Pirate (Dinosaur Daydreams)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
- Brand: Picture Window Books
- ISBN: 1515821331
- EAN: 9781515821335
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
- Publication Date: February 1st, 2018
- Release Date: February 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 10.8 Inches by 8.7 Inches by 0.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.26 Pounds
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By Evelyn Sibley Lampman
Purple House Press
Released: September 1st, 2007
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The Shy Stegosaurus of Cricket Creek- Manufacturer: Purple House Press
- Brand: Purple House Press
- ISBN: 1930900376
- EAN: 9781930900370
- PartNumber: Illustrated
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 218
- Author: Evelyn Sibley Lampman
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2007
- Release Date: September 1st, 2007
Physical Description:- Size: 8.42 Inches by 5.56 Inches by 0.58 Inches
- Weight: 0.6 Pounds
Features:- Used Book in Good Condition
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Epic
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Stegosaurus (The World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Epic
- ISBN: 1644870886
- EAN: 9781644870884
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2019
- Release Date: August 1st, 2019
Physical Description:- Size: 9.1 Inches by 7.7 Inches by 0.3 Inches
- Weight: 0.55 Pounds
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By Jackie Golusky
Lerner Publications ™
Released: January 1st, 2022
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The Mighty Stegosaurus (Bumba Books ® ― Mighty Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Lerner Publications ™
- ISBN: 1728448131
- EAN: 9781728448138
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Jackie Golusky
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2022
- Release Date: January 1st, 2022
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 8.75 Inches by 0.09 Inches
- Weight: 0.2 Pounds
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Stegosaurus Toys
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Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Mega Destroyers Stegosaurus Dinosaur Action Figure, Toy Gift with Movable Joints, Attack and Breakout Feature- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GWD62
- UPC: 887961938593
- EAN: 0887961938593
- PartNumber: GWD62
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 6.5 Inches by 4.0 Inches by 14.0 Inches
- Weight: 1.1 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Be a part of thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World Dino Escape!
- These large Jurassic World Mega Destroyers dinosaurs figures break out of their restraints and have ferocious attack features! They're ready for a huge amount of battle action!
- Great for active play or creating a mega display, each figure includes movable joints, realistic sculpting and authentic decoration. Each sold separately, subject to availability.
- It's the perfect gift for ages 4 years old and up especially Jurassic World fans and those who love dinosaurs!
- Download the Jurassic World Facts app (Android and iOS) for more dinosaur fun! App lets you scan your dinosaur and watch it come to life, zoom in on dinosaurs up close, hear dinosaur roars, learn fun dinosaur facts and more.
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MOJO Stegosaurus Realistic Dinosaur Toy Replica Hand Painted Figurine- Manufacturer: MOJO
- Brand: MOJO
- Model: 387043
- EAN: 5031923870437
- PartNumber: 387043
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.41732283464567 Inches by 2.20472440944882 Inches by 5.11811023622047 Inches
- Weight: 0.2645547144 Pounds
- Color: Mixed
Features:- Toy Stegosaurus figurine
- Hand painted. Highly detailed and true to life
- Collectable, educational and ideal for school diorama projects
- The perfect gift for enquiring minds
- Made to the highest specifications using the finest materials. MOJO Toy Figurines are Distributed by Legler Toys USA Inc.
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Spiny Stegosaurus Dinosaur Costume for Kids Dinosaur Onesie - M- Brand: Fun Costumes
- UPC: 889851036709
- EAN: 0889851036709
- PartNumber: FUN0669CH
Details:- Product Category: Unknown Binding
Physical Description:- Weight: 1.18 Pounds
- Color: Brown
Features:- COSTUME INCLUDES: This Spiny Stegosaurus Dinosaur Costume for kids features a hooded dinosaur jumpsuit. The fully printed jumpsuit has a dinosaur face, an attached plush tail, and features spine plates that run from the hood to the tail.
- FROM FUN COSTUMES: Kid's dinosaur costumes are always a top Halloween costume choice, so we were sure to craft this Girl's and Boy's Stegosaurus Costume with special care and extra attention to detail. We're sure this costume's creative design and prehistoric styling will create lots of costume fun for your family!
- DETAILS THAT MATTER: Your child can be the dinosaur with mighty plates on its back with this Stegosaurus Costume for kids. This onesie costume features an artist-designed print scale pattern with gradient earth-toned colors. With dinosaur eyes, a plush snout, a padded tail, and soft spikes, this costume will make your boy or girl the coolest dino in town!
- QUALITY COSTUME: We're serious about providing our customers with the best costumes that can be found. And that means we put extra care into crafting each of our outfits with select fabrics and an exceptional design. With its plush feel and comfy fit, this boys and girls dinosaur costume will let your child have an amazing dinosaur adventure.
- SIZED TO FIT: Available in kid's sizes x-small, small, medium, large, and x-large, this dinosaur onesie costume is designed with a unisex style that can fit boys and girls with a relaxed fit. Please be sure to compare your child's measurements with our kids size chart to find the best size.
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Stegosaurus Toy
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WILD REPUBLIC Stegosaurus Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Dinosauria 15"- Manufacturer: Wild Republic
- Brand: WILD REPUBLIC
- Model: 13768
- UPCs: 772223410156, 785924575444, 092389137682, 772223865864
- EANs: 0772223865864, 0092389137682, 0772223410156, 0785924575444
- PartNumber: 12896
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 9.5 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 15.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
- Color: Stegosaurus
Features:- Who doesn't want to be Best friends with a dinosaur? This Stegosaurus plush toy makes the perfect play Mate for outdoor Dino adventures
- Stegosaurus plushie is made from the highest quality fabrics to make sure your dinosaur can make it through even the roughest play times
- Wild Republic Stuffed toys are surface washable which means your stuffed animals can always look like brand new
- This Stegosaurus plush toy is 15 inches in length making it the perfect size for exploring the Jurassic period without the 30-foot living dinosaur
- Prehistoric stuffed toys are perfect for dinosaur lovers of any age, bedroom décor and so many more
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Wild Republic Stegosaurus Sequined, Gift for Kids, Plush Toy, Fill is Spun Recycled Water Bottles, 12 Inches- Manufacturer: Wild Republic
- Brand: WILD REPUBLIC
- Model: 24655
- UPC: 092389246551
- EAN: 0092389246551
- PartNumber: 24655
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.0 Inches by 13.5 Inches by 4.0 Inches
Features:- Fun design, change the look by running hand over sequins, eco friendly fill made of recycled water bottles.
- Educational; teaches children about aquatic life.
- This super cute plush makes a great gift: perfect for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, room decoration and themed parties.
- Toy Safety: For ages 5 and up
- Wild Republic is the global leader in designing and manufacturing realistic plush and toy. The company was founded on the principle of fostering the curiosity of wildlife and the wonders of nature.
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ZURU ROBO Alive-Dino Wars-Series 1 Stegasaurus, Multi (7131-S001)- Manufacturer: ZURU
- Brand: Robo Alive
- Model: 7131-S001
- UPC: 193052031846
- EAN: 0193052031846
- PartNumber: 7131
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.33 Inches by 14.96 Inches by 9.06 Inches
- Color: Multi
Features:- REALISTIC STEGOSAURUS MOVEMENTS: This stegosaurus walks and sounds like a real dinosaur! With realistic looking eyes and large light up back plates this Stegosaurus really comes alive! The advanced robotic technology means this Stegosaurus is ready for any Battle. Armor up and get ready for the Dino Wars!
- NEW DINO BLASTER: This Stegosaurus is ready for Battle! Fully equipped with a dino blaster that can fire 7 feet and three plates of defensive armor. Perfect for any dino battle!
- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Robo Alive’s advanced technology brings this Raptor to life! Combining high quality technology with a realistic design, this Raptor really comes to life!
- PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 x Stegosaurus, 3 x Defensive Armor, 1 x Dino Blaster, 1 x Instruction Booklet
- ROBO ALIVE: Robo Alive features functioning robotic pets, that move and act like they're real! They're more than alive - they're Robo Alive!
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Gemini&Genius Stegosaurus Dinosaur Figure Dinosaurs Action Figurine Dino Collection Dinosaur Model Toys for Boys and Girls 4-12 Years Old（Green）- Manufacturer: Gemini&Genius
- Brand: gemini&genius
- PartNumber: Dinosaurs
Physical Description:Features:- 【Realistic Details】The dinosaur toys set are made by hand painted with high realistic and detailed appearance, Their uniquely molded textures and richly painted details make the animals vivid. Cute and portable, you can take it everywhere you want. You or your kids will capture others’ attention with such an eye-catching model, and spark imaginative play!
- 【Awesome Birthday Gift】Such cute & different varieties dinosaur figures are worthy to be collected, decorating children's bookcase, desk and room. It's an awesome birthday gift or a prize for kids, also it would be a good idea to use them as the cake toppers and make a dinosaur world theme cake for your kids. They would love that so much!
- 【Develop Dexterity and Spark the Imagination】Large dinosaur world encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. dinosaur figure will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- 【 Multifunctional】The Vegetarian dinosaur are realistic, educational, and funny, They are suitable for a range of collectors, teachers, and kids.
- 【Safety Material】Dinosaur Figures Playset are made of high quality durable ABS plastic, Non-Toxic Paint and Odorless, They are all solid and safe for kids.
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Boley Jumbo Monster 20" Soft Jurassic Stegosaurus Toy - Big Educational Dinosaur Action Figure, Designed for Rough Play - Dinosaur Party Toy, and Toddler Dinosaur Gift- Manufacturer: Boley
- Brand: Boley
- Model: 4R-BF6U-L5FK
- UPC: 084495530204
- EAN: 0084495530204
- PartNumber: 4R-BF6U-L5FK
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.5 Inches by 18.0 Inches by 8.0 Inches
- Weight: 1.0141264052 Pounds
Features:- WHAT'S INSIDE: This playset includes a large, hyper-realistic jumbo Stegosaurus dinosaur action figure made from soft, durable plastic. With its flexible yet sturdy material, this dinosaur is bendable and and able to withstand rough play! Take this dinosaur anywhere, as this lightweight figure will allow your child to easily handle it and even bang it against other dinos!
- EDUCATIONAL: Give your child a head start by having them learn the names of all the dinosaurs in the Jurassic World! This set is an ideal tool for introducing young children to the wonderful world of dinosaurs and paleontology! Boley takes pride in providing breathtaking and innovative figures for over three generations, and this set will prove no different!
- SAFE AND CHILD FRIENDLY: At Boley, child safety is our highest priority. That's why our entire production process is rigorously monitored by the most reputable organizations of child safety standards, including ASTM, Sedex, ICTI Care, and more.
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JIGJOJO Floor Puzzles for Kids Ages 5-10, Double-Sided Dinosaur Puzzle, Toddler Toys and Gifts for Kids Boys Girls, Glow in The Dark Animal Shaped Jigsaw Puzzles, Stegosaurus- Manufacturer: JIGJOJO
- Brand: JIGJOJO
- PartNumber: STE001
Physical Description:- Size: 0.08 Inches by 20.0 Inches by 13.0 Inches
Features:- 🦖【Double Sided Puzzle Glow in the Dark】 The front of the dinosaur puzzle, and the back of the dinosaur skeleton are full of fun, and more challenging for kids! In addition, turn out the lights to discover the glowing dinosaur bones.
- 🦖【Great Gift】Unique kids toys, suitable gifts for 5-10 preschoolers, and kindergarteners at birthday, Christmas, New year, or holidays. You will get not only puzzles, but also a reference map, and a cute dinosaur magnet.
- 🦖【Precision and Big Size】Each piece is cut with precision, and fits firmly. Large pieces are easy for kids to hold and put together.
- 🦖【Education Benefit】 Fun dinosaur theme puzzle develops kids' imagination, also promotes the hand-eye coordination.
- 🦖【Family Interaction 】Assembling the puzzle with kids together is a good way to accompany kids' growth, and create colorful dreams for childhood.
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