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Q What are two proposed functions of the long, sharp spikes running along Amargasaurus’s neck and back?

What are two proposed functions of the long, sharp spikes running along Amargasaurus’s neck and back?
  • A Helping it propel itself through water
  • B Defending against predators and attracting or identifying other members of its species
  • C Helping it reach leaves high in trees

B Defending against predators and attracting or identifying other members of its species

The spikes of Amargasaurus may have served as weapons or a protective barrier against attacks from carnivorous dinosaurs. Another theory suggests that they were used for display, helping individuals recognize members of their own species or attract mates.

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