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The Stegosaurus was a large, herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period,
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approximately 155 to 150 million years ago. It is best known for its distinctive row of large,
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bony plates along its back and the sharp spikes on its tail, known as the thagomizer.
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Despite its massive size, the Stegosaurus had a remarkably small brain, roughly the size of a
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walnut. This has led to much speculation about how such a large animal could function with such
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limited cognitive capacity.
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The name "Stegosaurus" means "roof lizard" or "covered lizard," referring to the plates on its
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back, which were once thought to lie flat like roof tiles. Modern research suggests these plates
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were used for thermoregulation and display rather than defense. |