Stegosauri: meaning, definitions and examples

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stegosauri

 

[ หŒstษ›ษกษ™หˆsษ”rษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

paleontology

Stegosaurus is a genus of dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 155 to 150 million years ago. Recognizable by its distinctive double row of large, bony plates along its back and its spiked tail, it was a herbivorous dinosaur. Stegosaurus is one of the most well-known dinosaurs due to its unique physical characteristics and relatively complete fossil record. Its name means 'roofed lizard' in Greek, referring to the plates on its back. The creature is believed to have grown up to about 30 feet long, although its exact size could vary among different species within the genus.

Synonyms

dinosaur, herbivore.

Examples of usage

  • The skeleton of a Stegosaurus was displayed at the museum.
  • Paleontologists discovered new Stegosaurus fossils in the quarry.
  • Children are fascinated by Stegosaurus due to its unique appearance.
  • Many documentaries feature Stegosaurus in discussions about dinosaur diversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "stegosauri" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estegossauro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ€เค—เฅ‹เคธเฅ‰เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stegosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stegosaurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะตะณะพะทะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stegozaur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ดใ‚ตใ‚ฆใƒซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stรฉgosaure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estegosaurio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stegosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคใƒ†ใ‚ด์‚ฌ์šฐ๋ฃจ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชูŠุฌูˆุณูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stegosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stegosaurus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰‘้พ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stegosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stegosaurus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะตะณะพะทะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stegozavr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estegosaurio

Etymology

The name 'Stegosaurus' derives from the Greek words 'stegos,' meaning 'roof,' and 'sauros,' meaning 'lizard' or 'reptile.' The name was first coined in 1877 by the American paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh when he described the first specimen found in the Morrison Formation of Colorado. The discovery of Stegosaurus helped shape early understandings of dinosaur diversity and morphology. During the late 19th century, Stegosaurus became one of the classic examples of dinosaur evolution due to its unique double row of dorsal plates and tail spikes. It has been the subject of extensive study, with various species classified under the Stegosaurus genus, including Stegosaurus ungulatus and Stegosaurus stenops. The popularity of Stegosaurus in popular culture has led to its frequent representation in films, books, and educational materials, making it one of the most recognizable dinosaurs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,825, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.