Paraspheroolithus

† Paraspheroolithus 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

Paraspheroolithus 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

Paraspheroolithus lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

恐龙时代的最终篇章，出现了霸王龙、三角龙、伶盗龙等标志性物种。恐龙在奇克苏鲁陨石撞击终结中生代之前达到了多样性顶峰。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点

China

Quick Facts

地质时代	Cretaceous Late
食性	Herbivore

常见问题

When did Paraspheroolithus live?

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

What did Paraspheroolithus eat?

Paraspheroolithus was a herbivore.

Where were Paraspheroolithus fossils found?

Fossils of Paraspheroolithus were found in China.

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Data verified 三月 2026

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