Prismatoolithus levis

Prismatoolithus levis

† Prismatoolithus levis was a fossil egg ichnotaxon (Dinosauria) from United States. 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 levis 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 levis 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 United States

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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