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What does spinosaurus name mean?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 7/24/2022

Spinosaurus means "spine lizard," referring to the long spines it has on its backbones. The spines were the support structures of the sail on its back. The purpose of the sail is unknown, but it may have been for display of for thermoregulation.

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