New species of stegosaurus uncovered in Moroccan dig

Scientists believe dinosaur dates back to 168m years ago during the middle Jurassic periodA new species of one of the most recognisable types of dinosaur is also the oldest of its kind ever discovered, British scientists believe.Remains of a stegosaurus, an armoured dinosaur instantly recognisable by the plate-like bones protruding from its spine and spikes on its tails, were studied by a team from the Natural History Museum and belong to a new genus that walked the earth around 168m years ago.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Dinosaurs Science World news Fossils Morocco Evolution Middle East and North Africa Biology Source Type: news