Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Orthoceras Eggs Found in Cave

Recently paleontologist have found numerous amounts of dinosaur eggs in caves and along creek beds in southern United States. These eggs typically measure 5.5 inches and can weigh up to 3 pounds. These are thought to be the eggs of Orthoceras. 


ORTHOCERAS

ORTHOCERAS EGG

The Orthoceras lived during the Ordivocian Era and back as far as the Devonian Era. They are a member of the nautiliod family.




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