Prismatoolithus hukouensis

Prismatoolithus hukouensis

† Prismatoolithus hukouensis was a fossil egg ichnotaxon (Dinosauria) from China. These Late Cretaceous fossil eggs are attributed to dinosaurian or avian parents and provide evidence of nesting behavior and reproductive strategies in ancient ecosystems.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Prismatoolithus hukouensis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Prismatoolithus hukouensis 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 Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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