Dendroolithus microporosus

†Dendroolithus microporosus is a dendroolithid egg oöspecies from the Late Cretaceous of Mongolia, distinguished by notably small pore canals in the eggshell. This microstructural feature may relate to reduced water vapor conductance, possibly an adaptation to arid nesting environments in Late Cretaceous central Asia. Attribution to titanosaurian sauropods is generally accepted.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Dendroolithus microporosus 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

発見場所

Mongolia

Quick Facts

地質時代	Cretaceous Late

よくある質問

When did Dendroolithus microporosus live?

Dendroolithus microporosus lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).

Where were Dendroolithus microporosus fossils found?

Fossils of Dendroolithus microporosus were found in Mongolia.

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