Stegosauri: meaning, definitions and examples
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stegosauri
[ หstษษกษหsษrษs ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น estegossauro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคเฅเคธเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Stegosaurus
๐ฎ๐ฉ stegosaurus
๐บ๐ฆ ััะตะณะพะทะฐะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ stegozaur
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใดใตใฆใซใน
๐ซ๐ท stรฉgosaure
๐ช๐ธ estegosaurio
๐น๐ท stegosaurus
๐ฐ๐ท ์คใใด์ฌ์ฐ๋ฃจ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุชูุฌูุณูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ stegosaurus
๐ธ๐ฐ stegosaurus
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ stegosaurus
๐ฎ๐ธ stegosaurus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตะณะพะทะฐะฒั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stegozavr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.