Stalicoolithidae

† Stalicoolithidae is a family of theropod fossil eggs from Late Cretaceous deposits of China, characterized by distinctive eggshell microstructure. Eggs of this type are thought to have been laid by maniraptoran theropods including oviraptorids.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Stalicoolithidae 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 Stalicoolithidae live?

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

Where were Stalicoolithidae fossils found?

Fossils of Stalicoolithidae were found in China.

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