Tuojiangosaurus

Tuojiangosaurus was a type of plated dinosaur, known as a stegosaur, that lived during the Late Jurassic period. Like other stegosaurs, it was a four-legged herbivore that reached lengths of up to 9 meters (30 feet). These dinosaurs had relatively small skulls and brains, with shorter forelimbs than hind limbs, giving them an arched back.12

A distinctive feature of stegosaurs, including Tuojiangosaurus, was the presence of double rows of large, bony plates along their backs and tail. These plates may have served a role in temperature regulation, acting as radiators to release body heat. Additionally, pairs of long, pointed spikes on the tail likely functioned as defensive weapons.12