Stegosaurs had a bone plate developed into the back with two stripes. And the length of sharp two-pair spines at the end of its tail is about 50cm. The bone plate has the function of defense plate that can protect it from the attach of carnivorous dinosaurs, and is also considered to have the functions of maintaining body temperatures and making its body look larger when fighting with natural enemies.
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