Mosaicoolithus zhangtoucaoensis

Mosaicoolithus zhangtoucaoensis

† Mosaicoolithus zhangtoucaoensis is an oogenus of dinosaur eggs from Late Cretaceous Henan Province, China. These fossil eggs with complex mosaic shell ornamentation are attributed to non-avian theropods or primitive birds.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Mosaicoolithus zhangtoucaoensis 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

Lugar de descubrimiento China

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late

Preguntas frecuentes

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

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