Linheraptor exquisitus

Linheraptor exquisitus

† Megaloolithus striatus is an Indian titanosaur egg oospecies from the Late Cretaceous Lameta Formation, characterized by linear surface ridges. It represents a distinct morphological variant within Megaloolithidae, possibly indicating a different titanosaur nesting species.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Linheraptor exquisitus was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Linheraptor exquisitus 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 China

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Linheraptor exquisitus live?
Linheraptor exquisitus lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Linheraptor exquisitus eat?
Linheraptor exquisitus was a carnivore.
Where were Linheraptor exquisitus fossils found?
Fossils of Linheraptor exquisitus were found in China.

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