Sphaerotholus edmontonensis

Sphaerotholus edmontonensis

species of dinosaur

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Sphaerotholus edmontonensis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Sphaerotholus edmontonensis 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 Canada

Quick Facts

地質時代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

よくある質問

When did Sphaerotholus edmontonensis live?
Sphaerotholus edmontonensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Sphaerotholus edmontonensis eat?
Sphaerotholus edmontonensis was a herbivore.
Where were Sphaerotholus edmontonensis fossils found?
Fossils of Sphaerotholus edmontonensis were found in Canada.

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