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RE: Stegosaurus Plates
Steven S. Lazarus wrote:
> I've seen a lot of debate as to the purpose of Stegosaurus
> plates. Some of it suggesting a heating or cooling mechanism for
> it's metabolism and some suggesting a defense scare tactic to ward
> of predators. What about the plates as a camouflage device?
How about the stegosaurs' plates are simply adaptations (albeit, bizarre) for
sexual selection?
JW