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The Stegosaurus tail spike was used for defense.

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that the Stegosaurus tail spike was used for defense?

Yes. A reference encyclopedia states it is generally agreed that Stegosaurus spiked tails were most likely used for defense against predators, and a second reference cites trauma damage and an Allosaurus puncture wound fitting a Stegosaurus spike as support for a defensive combat function.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 3
Stegosaurus
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Stegosaurus. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stegosaurus

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Thagomizer - Wikipedia
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Thagomizer - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thagomizer

The Little Book of Dinosaurs
2024
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Charles, R. (2024). The Little Book of Dinosaurs. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=T1MEEQAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

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