Phaceloolithidae

Phaceloolithidae

† Phaceloolithidae was a fossil egg ichnotaxon (Dinosauria) from Spain. These Early Cretaceous fossil eggs are attributed to dinosaurian or avian parents and provide evidence of nesting behavior and reproductive strategies in ancient ecosystems.

Time Period

Cretaceous Early Mesozoic Era

Phaceloolithidae lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145.0 to 100.5 million years ago.

白亜紀前期は恐竜の進化が続き、鳥脚類や初期角竜類が台頭した。顕花植物が初めて出現し陸上生態系を変革し始め、スピノサウルスなど大型獣脚類が活躍した時代。

Discovery & Naming

発見場所 Spain

Quick Facts

地質時代 Cretaceous Early

よくある質問

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

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