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{{Infobox Fossil
 
{{Infobox Fossil
 
|name  = Stegosaurus
 
|name  = Stegosaurus
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|ja-name= ステゴサウルス
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|ja-name = ステゴサウルス
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|ko-name= 스테고사우루스
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|ko-name = 스테고사우루스
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|zh-name= 剑龙
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|zh-name = 剑龙
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|zht-name= 劍龍
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|zht-name = 劍龍
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|fr-name= Stégosaure
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|fr-name = Stégosaure
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|es-name= Estegosaurio
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|es-name = Estegosaurio
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|it-name= Stegosauro
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|it-name = Stegosauro
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|de-name= Stegosaurus
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|de-name = Stegosaurus
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|nl-name= Stegosaurus
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|nl-name = Stegosaurus
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|ru-name= Стегозавр
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|ru-name = Стегозавр
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|image  = Stegosaur.jpg
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|image  = CF Stegosaur Museum.png
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|scientific name = Stegosaurus armatus
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|caption = The Stegosaur in the museum in {{CF|nolink}}.
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|sections = Stego Skull<br>Stego Tail<br>Stego Torso
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|scientific name = Stegosaurus armatus
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|period = Late Cretaceous
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|type = Multi-part
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|length = 30.5 feet (9.3 meters)
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|sections = Stego Skull<br>Stego Tail<br>Stego Torso
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|price = Skull: 5,000 [[Bells]]<br>Tail: 4,000 Bells<br>Torso: 4,500 Bells
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|period = Late Cretaceous
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|length = 30.5 feet (9.3 meters)
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|price = Skull: 5,000 [[Bell]]s<br>Tail: 4,000 Bells<br>Torso: 4,500 Bells
 
}}
 
}}
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The '''Stegosaur''' (or '''Stegosaurus''' in {{NH|short}}) is a three-part [[fossil]] that can be donated to the [[museum]] in all {{SER}} games to date.
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The '''Stegosaurus''' (known as the '''Stegosaur''' in {{WW|short}} and {{CF|short}}) is a three-part [[fossil]] in the {{SER}} introduced in {{DnM}} that appears in all subsequent games.
  
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==Completing at the Museum==
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==At the museum==
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===In ''Animal Crossing''===  
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===In {{PG|nolink}}===
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''"Finally! The day has come! Our stegosaurus is complete! Dare I believe it? Might this not be some cruel dream? Nay, it is true, indeed! I say to you: HOOOO! Spectacular! Superb! My whole being thrills! Now then, where to begin? Much has been written about the noble stegosaurus... It was the largest of the plated dinosaurs, and lived during the late Jurassic period, wot wot. It is famous for the two rows of alternating, bony plates surmounting its body and its four formidable tail spikes. Ka-smash! Yes, that's correct. It's a tail-spike chop! Oh... Please pardon me! I was overcome with emotion."''
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[[File:PG Stegosaurus Museum.png|thumb|left|200px|The Stegosaurus in the museum in {{PG|nolink}}.]]
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When donating the final part to Blathers in {{PG}}, he will provide the following information about the fossil:
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{{PGFossilGroup
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|name=Stegosaurus
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|description=Finally! The day has come! Our stegosaurus is complete! Dare I believe it? Might this not be some cruel dream? Nay, it is true, indeed! I say to you: HOOOO! Spectacular! Superb! My whole being thrills! Now then, where to begin? Much has been written about the noble stegosaurus... It was the largest of the plated dinosaurs, and lived during the late Jurassic period, wot wot? It is famous for the two rows of alternating, bony plates surmounting its body and its four formidable tail spikes. Ka-smash! Yes, that's correct. It's a tail-spike chop! Oh... Please pardon me! I was overcome with emotion.}}
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{{Clear|left}}
  
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===  
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
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''"It emerged right around the middle of the era when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The diamond-shaped plates embedded along its back are actually made of bone, wot? Indeed, they were used to keep it cool and also to thwart its enemies. Ah. Hoo. Indeed, so sorry. Stegosaurs never fail to set my beak blabbing!"''
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[[File:WW Stegosaur Museum.png|thumb|right|The Stegosaur in the museum in {{WW|short|nolink}}.]]
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When donating to Blathers in {{WW|short}}, he will provide the following information about the fossil:
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{{WWFossilGroup
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|name=Stegosaurus
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|description=It emerged right around the middle of the era when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The diamond-shaped plates embedded along its back are actually made of bone, wot? Indeed, they were used to keep it cool and also to thwart its enemies. Ah. Hoo. Indeed, so sorry. Stegosaurs never fail to set my beak blabbing!}}
  
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===  
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The Stegosaur can be found in the second room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.
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''"...It is done! Hootie hoo, the stegosaurus is all done! Absolutely spectacular! The stegosaurus appeared in the middle of the days of the dinosaurs. Its defining characteristics were the plates extending out of its back. These were actually bones, eh wot? They were used to regulate the beastie's body temperature, much as an elephant uses its ears. Its brain was so small, if you stomped its tail, it would not feel it for some time! Or so they say. HOO! I...beg your pardon! I was so enthralled I...I spouted hot air like a boiling teapot, eh wot?"''
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
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When donating the final part to Blathers in {{CF|short}}, he will provide the following information about the fossil:
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{{CFFossilGroup
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|name=Stegosaurus
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|description=...It is done! Hootie hoo, the stegosaurus is all done! Absolutely spectacular! The stegosaurus appeared in the middle of the days of the dinosaurs. Its defining characteristics were the plates extending out of its back. These were actually bones, eh wot? They were used to regulate the beastie's body temperature, much as an elephant uses its ears. Its brain was so small, if you stomped its tail, it would not feel it for some time! Or so they say. HOO! I...beg your pardon! I was so enthralled I...I spouted hot air like a boiling teapot, eh wot?}}
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The Stegosaur can be found in the first room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.
  
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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''"The name stegosaurus literally means "roofed lizard" or "covered lizard." This name came from a belief at the time of discovery that it was covered in bony plates like a shell. We now know that the plates stood fully upright along its back and were covered in thick skin. Beyond protection from harm, they were likely used to regulate body temperature."''
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{{NLFossilGroup
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|name=Stegosaurus
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|description=The name stegosaurus literally means "roofed lizard" or "covered lizard." This name came from a belief at the time of discovery that it was covered in bony plates like a shell. We now know that the plates stood fully upright along its back and were covered in thick skin. Beyond protection from harm, they were likely used to regulate body temperature.
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}}
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The Stegosaurus can be found in the first room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.
  
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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''"You can't talk about '''Stegosaurus''' without talking about the distinctive diamond-shaped plates on its back. These plates, while made of bone, were not actually connected to the animal's skeleton! They simply grew out from the skin, remarkably enough, and were up to two feet tall and similarly wide. It's not clear exactly how the plates were arranged or what they were for. Yet more mysteries of the ancients!"''
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{{NHFossilGroup
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|name=Stegosaurus
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|description=You can't talk about Stegosaurus without talking about the distinctive diamond-shaped plates on its back. These plates, while made of bone, were not actually connected to the animal's skeleton! They simply grew out from the skin, remarkably enough, and were up to two feet tall and similarly wide. It's not clear exactly how the plates were arranged or what they were for. Yet more mysteries of the ancients!
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|room=2
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}}
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==As an item==
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===In {{PG|nolink}}===
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{{FossilContainer|
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{{PGFossilInfo
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| number = 10
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| name = stego skull
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Skull PG Model.png
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| sell = 5000
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 1.0
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| hha = 1000
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}}
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{{PGFossilInfo
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| number = 11
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| name = stego torso
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Torso PG Model.png
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| sell = 4500
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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| hha = 1000
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}}
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{{PGFossilInfo
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| number = 12
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| name = stego tail
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Tail PG Model.png
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| sell = 4000
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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| hha = 1000
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}}
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}}
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
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{{FossilContainer|
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{{WWFossilInfo
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| number = 46
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| name = stego skull
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| group = Stegosaur
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| image = Stego Skull WW Model.png
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| sell = 5000
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Old-school
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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| hra = 1000
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}}
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{{WWFossilInfo
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| number = 47
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| name = stego torso
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| group = Stegosaur
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| image = Stego Torso WW Model.png
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| sell = 4000
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Old-school
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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| hra = 1000
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}}
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{{WWFossilInfo
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| number = 48
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| name = stego tail
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| group = Stegosaur
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| image = Stego Tail WW Model.png
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| sell = 4000
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Old-school
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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| hra = 1000
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}}
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}}
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
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{{FossilContainer|
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{{CFFossilInfo
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| number = 46
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| name = stego skull
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| group = Stegosaur
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| image = Stego Skull CF Model.png
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| sell = 5000
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Retro
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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| hra = 1000
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}}
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{{CFFossilInfo
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| number = 47
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| name = stego torso
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| group = Stegosaur
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| image = Stego Torso CF Model.png
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| sell = 4500
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Retro
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
 +
| hra = 1000
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}}
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{{CFFossilInfo
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| number = 48
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| name = stego tail
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| group = Stegosaur
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| image = Stego Tail CF Model.png
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| sell = 4000
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Retro
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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| hra = 1000
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}}
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}}
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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{{FossilContainer|
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{{NLFossilInfo
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| name = stego skull
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Skull NL Model.png
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| sell = 5000
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Quirky
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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}}
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{{NLFossilInfo
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| name = stego torso
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Torso NL Model.png
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| sell = 4500
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Quirky
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| width = 2.0
 +
| length = 2.0
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}}
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{{NLFossilInfo
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| name = stego tail
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Tail NL Model.png
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| sell = 4000
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| theme = Quirky
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| width = 2.0
 +
| length = 2.0
 +
}}
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}}
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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{{FossilContainer|
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{{NHFossilInfo
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| name = stego skull
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Skull NH Icon.png
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| interactable = No
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| sell = 5000
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| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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}}
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{{NHFossilInfo
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| name = stego torso
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Torso NH Icon.png
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| interactable = No
 +
| sell = 4500
 +
| color1 = Brown
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| color2 = Brown
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| width = 2.0
 +
| length = 2.0
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}}
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{{NHFossilInfo
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| name = stego tail
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| group = Stegosaurus
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| image = Stego Tail NH Icon.png
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| interactable = No
 +
| sell = 4000
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| color1 = Brown
 +
| color2 = Brown
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| width = 2.0
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| length = 2.0
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}}
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}}
  
 
==Real-world information==
 
==Real-world information==
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''Stegosaurus'' is a genus of herbivorous dinosaur. It lived in the Late Jurassic, 155 to 150 million years ago. They lived mostly in what is now the western United States, although one fragmentary specimen is known from Portugal. They could reach 9 meters in length and weight 5.3-7 tons. Based on the locations of their fossils, ''Stegosaurus'' likely preferred drier climates than many of its contemporaries, such as ''[[Diplodocus]]'', ''[[Apatosaurus]]'', and ''Allosaurus''.
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''Stegosaurus'' is a genus of herbivorous dinosaur. It lived in the Late Jurassic, 155 to 150 million years ago. They lived mostly in what is now the western United States, although one fragmentary specimen is known from Portugal. They could reach 9 meters in length and weigh 5.3-7 tons. Based on the locations of their fossils, ''Stegosaurus'' likely preferred drier climates than many of its contemporaries, such as ''[[Diplodocus]]'', ''[[Apatosaurus]]'', and ''Allosaurus''.
  
 
Along with ''[[Ankylosaurus]]'', they are classified in the clade Thyreophora, a group of armored ornithischian dinosaurs. Stegosaurians are known for their modified osteoderms which grow along the back of the animals. ''Stegosaurus'' in particular has exceptionally large, plate-like osteoderms, unlike its more spiky relatives. It also has four spikes (arranged in two pairs) on its tail, in what is known as a "thagomizer". ''Stegosaurus'' likely used its thagomizer for defense, as some specimens of ''Allosaurus'', the apex predator of the time, show wounds on their tails that match the shape of a thagomizer.
 
Along with ''[[Ankylosaurus]]'', they are classified in the clade Thyreophora, a group of armored ornithischian dinosaurs. Stegosaurians are known for their modified osteoderms which grow along the back of the animals. ''Stegosaurus'' in particular has exceptionally large, plate-like osteoderms, unlike its more spiky relatives. It also has four spikes (arranged in two pairs) on its tail, in what is known as a "thagomizer". ''Stegosaurus'' likely used its thagomizer for defense, as some specimens of ''Allosaurus'', the apex predator of the time, show wounds on their tails that match the shape of a thagomizer.
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{{See Wikipedia|Stegosaurus}}
 
{{See Wikipedia|Stegosaurus}}
  
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==As a furniture item==
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{{Navbox Fossil}}
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| Stego Tail
 
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| align="right" | 1,000
 
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| Brown (x2)
 
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| Old School <small>(WW)</small><br/>Retro <small>(CF)</small><br/>Quirky <small>(NL)</small>
 
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| 4
 
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|-
 
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| Stego Torso
 
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| align="right" | 1,000
 
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| Brown (x2)
 
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{{fossil}}
 
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori fossils]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori fossils]]
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[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori+ fossils]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing fossils]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing fossils]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ fossils]]
 
[[Category:Doubutsu no Mori e+ fossils]]
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[[Category:Dòngwù Sēnlín fossils]]
 
[[Category:Wild World fossils]]
 
[[Category:Wild World fossils]]
 
[[Category:City Folk fossils]]
 
[[Category:City Folk fossils]]
 
[[Category:New Leaf fossils]]
 
[[Category:New Leaf fossils]]
 
[[Category:New Horizons fossils]]
 
[[Category:New Horizons fossils]]

Latest revision as of 19:05, August 2, 2024

CF Stegosaur Museum.png
The Stegosaur in the museum in Animal Crossing: City Folk.
Scientific name
Stegosaurus armatus
Type Multi-part
Period(s) Late Cretaceous
Length 30.5 feet (9.3 meters)
Main appearances

Name in other languages
 ステゴサウルス
 剑龙
 Stégosaure
 Estegosaurio
 Stegosauro
 Стегозавр
 스테고사우루스
 劍龍
 Stégosaure
 Estegosaurio
 Stegosaurus
 Stegosaurus

The Stegosaurus (known as the Stegosaur in Wild World and City Folk) is a three-part fossil in the Animal Crossing series introduced in Doubutsu no Mori that appears in all subsequent games.

At the museum[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

The Stegosaurus in the museum in Animal Crossing.

When donating the final part to Blathers in Animal Crossing, he will provide the following information about the fossil: When the player donates to Blathers in Animal Crossing, he will provide the following information about the Stegosaurus:

"Finally! The day has come! Our stegosaurus is complete! Dare I believe it? Might this not be some cruel dream? Nay, it is true, indeed! I say to you: HOOOO! Spectacular! Superb! My whole being thrills! Now then, where to begin? Much has been written about the noble stegosaurus... It was the largest of the plated dinosaurs, and lived during the late Jurassic period, wot wot? It is famous for the two rows of alternating, bony plates surmounting its body and its four formidable tail spikes. Ka-smash! Yes, that's correct. It's a tail-spike chop! Oh... Please pardon me! I was overcome with emotion."

In Wild World[edit]

The Stegosaur in the museum in Wild World.

When donating to Blathers in Wild World, he will provide the following information about the fossil: When donating to Blathers in Wild World, he will provide the following information about the Stegosaurus:

"It emerged right around the middle of the era when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The diamond-shaped plates embedded along its back are actually made of bone, wot? Indeed, they were used to keep it cool and also to thwart its enemies. Ah. Hoo. Indeed, so sorry. Stegosaurs never fail to set my beak blabbing!"

The Stegosaur can be found in the second room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.

In City Folk[edit]

When donating the final part to Blathers in City Folk, he will provide the following information about the fossil: When donating to Blathers in City Folk, he will provide the following information about the Stegosaurus:

"...It is done! Hootie hoo, the stegosaurus is all done! Absolutely spectacular! The stegosaurus appeared in the middle of the days of the dinosaurs. Its defining characteristics were the plates extending out of its back. These were actually bones, eh wot? They were used to regulate the beastie's body temperature, much as an elephant uses its ears. Its brain was so small, if you stomped its tail, it would not feel it for some time! Or so they say. HOO! I...beg your pardon! I was so enthralled I...I spouted hot air like a boiling teapot, eh wot?"

The Stegosaur can be found in the first room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.

In New Leaf[edit]

After donating the final part of the fossil in New Leaf, its plaque in the museum will read:

"The name stegosaurus literally means "roofed lizard" or "covered lizard." This name came from a belief at the time of discovery that it was covered in bony plates like a shell. We now know that the plates stood fully upright along its back and were covered in thick skin. Beyond protection from harm, they were likely used to regulate body temperature."

The Stegosaurus can be found in the first room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.

In New Horizons[edit]

When the player donates to Blathers or selects "Tell me about this!" in New Horizons, he will provide the following information about the fossil:

"You can't talk about Stegosaurus without talking about the distinctive diamond-shaped plates on its back. These plates, while made of bone, were not actually connected to the animal's skeleton! They simply grew out from the skin, remarkably enough, and were up to two feet tall and similarly wide. It's not clear exactly how the plates were arranged or what they were for. Yet more mysteries of the ancients!"

The Stegosaurus can be found in the second room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.

As an item[edit]

In Animal Crossing[edit]

#10

Stegosaurus

Stego skull
Sell price  5,000 Bells
Size 2.0 x 1.0
#11

Stegosaurus

Stego torso
Sell price  4,500 Bells
Size 2.0 x 2.0
#12

Stegosaurus

Stego tail
Sell price  4,000 Bells
Size 2.0 x 2.0

In Wild World[edit]

#46

Stegosaurus

Stego skull
Sell price  5,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
HRA genre Old-school
Size 2.0 x 2.0
#47

Stegosaurus

Stego torso
Sell price  4,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
HRA genre Old-school
Size 2.0 x 2.0
#48

Stegosaurus

Stego tail
Sell price  4,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
HRA genre Old-school
Size 2.0 x 2.0

In City Folk[edit]

#46

Stegosaurus

Stego skull
Sell price  5,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
HRA genre Retro
Size 2.0 x 2.0
#47

Stegosaurus

Stego torso
Sell price  4,500 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
HRA genre Retro
Size 2.0 x 2.0
#48

Stegosaurus

Stego tail
Sell price  4,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
HRA genre Retro
Size 2.0 x 2.0

In New Leaf[edit]

Stegosaurus

Stego skull
Sell price  5,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
Style Historical
HHA theme challenge Quirky
Size 2.0 x 2.0

Stegosaurus

Stego torso
Sell price  4,500 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
Style Historical
HHA theme challenge Quirky
Size 2.0 x 2.0

Stegosaurus

Stego tail
Sell price  4,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
Style Historical
HHA theme challenge Quirky
Size 2.0 x 2.0

In New Horizons[edit]

Stegosaurus

Stego skull
Interactable No
Sell price  5,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
Size 2.0 x 2.0

Stegosaurus

Stego torso
Interactable No
Sell price  4,500 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
Size 2.0 x 2.0

Stegosaurus

Stego tail
Interactable No
Sell price  4,000 Bells
Colors
 
Brown
 
Brown
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Stegosaurus is a genus of herbivorous dinosaur. It lived in the Late Jurassic, 155 to 150 million years ago. They lived mostly in what is now the western United States, although one fragmentary specimen is known from Portugal. They could reach 9 meters in length and weigh 5.3-7 tons. Based on the locations of their fossils, Stegosaurus likely preferred drier climates than many of its contemporaries, such as Diplodocus, Apatosaurus, and Allosaurus.

Along with Ankylosaurus, they are classified in the clade Thyreophora, a group of armored ornithischian dinosaurs. Stegosaurians are known for their modified osteoderms which grow along the back of the animals. Stegosaurus in particular has exceptionally large, plate-like osteoderms, unlike its more spiky relatives. It also has four spikes (arranged in two pairs) on its tail, in what is known as a "thagomizer". Stegosaurus likely used its thagomizer for defense, as some specimens of Allosaurus, the apex predator of the time, show wounds on their tails that match the shape of a thagomizer.

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