Similifaveoloolithus gongzhulingensis

Similifaveoloolithus gongzhulingensis

† Similifaveoloolithus gongzhulingensis is an Early Cretaceous ootaxon from Jilin Province, China, characterized by spherical eggs with faveoloidal (honeycomb-patterned) eggshell microstructure. Such eggs likely belong to titanosaur sauropods.

Time Period

Cretaceous Early Mesozoic Era

Similifaveoloolithus gongzhulingensis lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145,0 to 100,5 million years ago.

The Cretaceous saw continued dinosaur evolution with the rise of ornithopods and early ceratopsians. Flowering plants first appeared and began to transform terrestrial ecosystems. Spinosaurus and other large theropods lived during this time.

Discovery & Naming

Fundort China

Quick Facts

Geologischer Zeitraum Cretaceous Early

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When did Similifaveoloolithus gongzhulingensis live?
Similifaveoloolithus gongzhulingensis lived during the Cretaceous Early period (Mesozoic Era, 145.0–100.5 million years ago).
Where were Similifaveoloolithus gongzhulingensis fossils found?
Fossils of Similifaveoloolithus gongzhulingensis were found in China.

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