Multifissoolithus megadermus

Multifissoolithus megadermus

† Multifissoolithus megadermus is an oogenus of large dinosaur eggs from Late Cretaceous China. The massive egg size and distinctive pore canals suggest large theropod or possibly sauropod affinity for these Chinese fossil eggs.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

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

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