Prismatoolithus tenuis

Prismatoolithus tenuis

† Prismatoolithus tenuis was a fossil egg ichnotaxon (Dinosauria) from France. 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 tenuis 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 tenuis 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 France

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Preguntas frecuentes

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

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