Tacuarembouvum oblongum

Tacuarembouvum oblongum

† Tacuarembouvum oblongum is a Late Cretaceous ootaxon from Uruguay, representing fossil dinosaur eggs with an elongate ovoid morphology. These trace fossils of dinosaur nesting document reproductive behavior in southern South American Cretaceous environments.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Tacuarembouvum oblongum 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

Tacuarembouvum oblongum 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 Uruguay

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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