Dendroolithus wangdianensis

Dendroolithus wangdianensis

†Dendroolithus wangdianensis is a dendroolithid oöspecies from the Wangdian locality of Late Cretaceous China. Its spherical eggs with dendritic shell microstructure are assigned to sauropod dinosaurs. These eggs from Zhejiang Province add to the biogeographic distribution of dendroolithid nesting sites across Late Cretaceous East Asia.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Dendroolithus wangdianensis 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 China

Quick Facts

地質時代 Cretaceous Late

よくある質問

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

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