The discovery of the smallest dinosaur egg, measuring just over an inch, in a preserved nest from the Late Cretaceous period, marks a significant new understanding of dinosaurs' reproduction.
Researchers confirmed the egg belongs to a new species called Minioolithus ganzhouensis after three years of study, indicating the diversity of predatory dinosaurs and their unique nesting habits.
Utilizing advanced techniques like scanning electron microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction, researchers detailed the egg's unique structural features, contributing to the ongoing exploration of dinosaur evolutionary biology.
The six eggs were discovered at a construction site in Ganzhou, considered one of the richest fossil egg sites, suggesting a vital location for paleontological studies on the behavior and reproduction of small theropods.
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