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.

The Cretaceous saw continued dinosaur evolution with the rise of ornithopods and early ceratopsians. Flowering plants first appeared and began to transform terrestrial ecosystems. Spinosaurus and other large theropods lived during this time.

Discovery & Naming

Место открытия Spain

Quick Facts

Геологический период Cretaceous Early

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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