Multifissoolithus shimonosekiensis

Multifissoolithus shimonosekiensis

† Multifissoolithus shimonosekiensis is an oogenus from Early Cretaceous Japan. These distinctive dinosaur eggs with elaborate radial pore canals are among the most unusual egg types recorded from Cretaceous East Asian strata.

Time Period

Cretaceous Early Mesozoic Era

Multifissoolithus shimonosekiensis 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 Japan

Quick Facts

Période géologique Cretaceous Early

Questions fréquentes

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

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