Fusioolithus dholiyaensis

Fusioolithus dholiyaensis

† Fusioolithus dholiyaensis — a Late Cretaceous titanosaur egg from the Dholiya locality, India. Sauropod eggs showing fused column eggshell microstructure. Indian Cretaceous nesting sites preserve rich dinosaur egg assemblages documenting titanosaur reproductive strategies in the Late Cretaceous .

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Fusioolithus dholiyaensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location India

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Fusioolithus dholiyaensis live?
Fusioolithus dholiyaensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
Where were Fusioolithus dholiyaensis fossils found?
Fossils of Fusioolithus dholiyaensis were found in India.

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