Spheroolithus europaeus

† Spheroolithus europaeus is a Late Cretaceous ootaxon from Spain, representing one of the few spheroolithid egg types documented from Europe. It contributes to understanding dinosaur nesting behavior and diversity in Cretaceous European ecosystems.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Spheroolithus europaeus 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

Spheroolithus europaeus lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100,5 to 66,0 million years ago.

A era final dos dinossauros, com espécies icônicas como Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops e Velociraptor. Os dinossauros atingiram sua máxima diversidade antes do impacto catastrófico do asteroide na cratera de Chicxulub encerrar a Era Mesozoica.