Limusaurus inextricabilis

Limusaurus inextricabilis

† Megaloolithus microtuberculatus is a megaloolithid egg oospecies from the Late Cretaceous of India and Europe, distinguished by its finely granular surface texture. It documents the diversity of titanosaur egg morphologies across the Tethyan region.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Limusaurus inextricabilis 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Limusaurus inextricabilis lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161,5 to 145,0 million years ago.

One of the most iconic periods for dinosaurs. Giant sauropods like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus roamed alongside predators like Allosaurus. Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, appeared. The Morrison Formation preserves an extraordinary fossil record from this time.

Discovery & Naming

Lugar de descubrimiento China

Quick Facts

Período geológico Jurassic Late
Dieta Carnivore

Preguntas frecuentes

When did Limusaurus inextricabilis live?
Limusaurus inextricabilis lived during the Jurassic Late period (Mesozoic Era, 161.5–145.0 million years ago).
What did Limusaurus inextricabilis eat?
Limusaurus inextricabilis was a carnivore.
Where were Limusaurus inextricabilis fossils found?
Fossils of Limusaurus inextricabilis were found in China.

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