Dinosauria

Dinosauria

clade of archosaurian reptiles (Archosauria)

Time Period

Cretaceous Early Mesozoic Era

Dinosauria lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145,0 to 100,5 million years ago.

The Cretaceous saw continued dinosaur evolution with the rise of ornithopods and early ceratopsians. Flowering plants first appeared and began to transform terrestrial ecosystems. Spinosaurus and other large theropods lived during this time.

Discovery & Naming

Lieu de découverte Israel

Quick Facts

Période géologique Cretaceous Early

Questions fréquentes

When did Dinosauria live?
Dinosauria lived during the Cretaceous Early period (Mesozoic Era, 145.0–100.5 million years ago).
Where were Dinosauria fossils found?
Fossils of Dinosauria were found in Israel.

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