Spheroolithus spheroides

Spheroolithus spheroides

† Spheroolithus spheroides is a Late Cretaceous ootaxon from Henan Province, China, with nearly perfectly spherical eggs forming the basis of the Spheroolithus ichnospecies concept. The uniform shape and layered eggshell structure characterize this taxon.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

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

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