Stegosaurs: Tiny Brains & Thagomizers

The video explores the unique features of the Stegosaurus, a dinosaur from the Jurassic period. It debunks the myth of Stegosaurus having two brains and highlights its defensive weapon, the Thagomizer. The video also discusses the debated function of its bony plates, suggesting they might have been used for display rather than thermoregulation or defense. The video concludes with a call to action to engage with more content from PBS Eons.

Which period did the Stegosaurus primarily thrive in?

• Cretaceous

• Jurassic

• Triassic

• Permian

What was the common misconception about the Stegosaurus's brain?

• It had three brains

• It had a second brain in its tail

• Its brain was larger than a human's

• It had no brain

What is the Thagomizer?

• A bony plate on the Stegosaurus's back

• A herbivorous dinosaur

• A type of dinosaur

• The spiked tail of the Stegosaurus

What is one theory about the function of the Stegosaurus's scutes?

• They were used for flying

• They were for digging

• They were for thermoregulation

• They were used for swimming

What is a debated purpose of the Stegosaurus's scutes?

• To store food

• To identify species or sexes

• To help in hunting

• To aid in migration