121. Stegosaurus stenops
Caudal (Tail) Plate
Late Jurassic
Western North America
The plates characteristic of Stegosaurus run the entire length of the neck, back, and tail but are largest between the fore limbs and hind limbs.
Those of the tail become smaller but thicker.
The deep grooves on the surface are for blood vessels which ran along the surface.
Size: 7½" long
WEP, with informative label
Price: $20.00
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