
Q What are the bones that form within the skin and may have protected Neuquensaurus called?
- A Osteoderms
- B Cartilage
- C Clavicles (collarbones)
A Osteoderms
Osteoderms are a type of bone that forms within the skin.
Fossils of these bones have been discovered in Neuquensaurus, suggesting that they may have served as protective armor.
However, it is not yet fully understood which parts of the body they covered or how much protection they provided.














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