Parafaveoloolithus tiansicunensis

Parafaveoloolithus tiansicunensis

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

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Parafaveoloolithus tiansicunensis 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

Parafaveoloolithus tiansicunensis 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

Место открытия China

Quick Facts

Геологический период Cretaceous Late
Питание Herbivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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

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