It is debated what Stegosaurus used its plates for. Some believed they were used for defense, however, the plates are very thin and have blood vessels running through them, which would not make them ideal for that use.
What It Eats
How Big It Is
Where It Lived
When It Lived
155 - 145 Million Years Ago
Fun Fact
The most likely use of the Stegosaurus' plates were for display or possibly a combination of protection or other uses.
