Two Mesozoic intramontane basins are developed in the Dunhuang-Yumenguan-Jiuquan area of Gansu Province,China,i.e.,the Gongpoquan Basin（E97°30′-98°10′,N41°30′-41°45′）and the Yujingzi Basin（E...Two Mesozoic intramontane basins are developed in the Dunhuang-Yumenguan-Jiuquan area of Gansu Province,China,i.e.,the Gongpoquan Basin（E97°30′-98°10′,N41°30′-41°45′）and the Yujingzi Basin（E98°15′-99°00′,N40°15＇-40°40＇）（Fig.1）.A large number of dinosaurs and other fossils have been discovered in these two basins,which are called dinosaur＇tribes＇by paleontologists.展开更多
This paper studies the Late Cretaceous dinosaur eggshell fossils from the Xixia Basin, Henan Province, by microscopy and carbon isotope method. Careful observation under microscope revealed that all dinosaur eggshell ...This paper studies the Late Cretaceous dinosaur eggshell fossils from the Xixia Basin, Henan Province, by microscopy and carbon isotope method. Careful observation under microscope revealed that all dinosaur eggshell fossils consist of primary calcite and secondary calcite. The content of the former is about 60.5% and the latter 39.5% according to image analysis. The δ\{\}\+\{13\}C values of secondary carbonate mineral filling within the dinosaur eggs in the strata range from -5.63‰ to -5.68‰, with an average value of -5.65‰. The δ\{\}\+\{13\}C values of sixteen dinosaur eggshell fossils are in the range from -5.88‰ to -7.79‰. Then we calculated the δ\{\}\+\{13\}C values of primary carbonate minerals, ranging from -6.03‰ to -9.19‰. Based on the δ\{\}\+\{13\}C values of the primary carbonate, the ancient food type and food proportion of dinosaurs were deduced. The dinosaur’s food proportions of C\-3 plant and C\-4 plant are 61% and 39%, respectively. Finally, it is inferred that the palaeoclimate in the Xixia Basin should be a warm—sub\|humid—sub\|arid climate in the subtropical zone of the Xixia Basin.展开更多
1 Dinosaur Eggs in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province In February 2017, dinosaur egg fossils were discovered in China Town part of Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. They were confirmed by dinosaur experts from the Zhejiang Muse...1 Dinosaur Eggs in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province In February 2017, dinosaur egg fossils were discovered in China Town part of Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. They were confirmed by dinosaur experts from the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History to be those of Mesozoic herbivorous dinosaurs （Fig. 1）. Not long before, Yiwu Museum staff had discovered dinosaur eggs close by this place.展开更多
On 28 February 2012, under the close judiciary of and diplomatic cooperation between the United States and China for five years, a fossilized nest containing 22 dinosaur eggs, which was smuggled to America, finally ma...On 28 February 2012, under the close judiciary of and diplomatic cooperation between the United States and China for five years, a fossilized nest containing 22 dinosaur eggs, which was smuggled to America, finally made its way home.展开更多
Republic of Korea(South Korea)is one of the richest and most exciting regions on earth for the study of vertebrate ichnology.Very unique vertebrate fossils include dinosaurs,bird tracks,pterosaurs were discovered from...Republic of Korea(South Korea)is one of the richest and most exciting regions on earth for the study of vertebrate ichnology.Very unique vertebrate fossils include dinosaurs,bird tracks,pterosaurs were discovered from more important sites.New finds of dinosaur skeletal remains have increased the number and diversity of known Korean dinosaur taxa.Other fossils including dinosaur tooth and skin impressions,pterosaur bonesand tooth,turtle bones and eggs,crocodile skull and tooth,lizard bone,wood fossils,and trace fossils.Many sites reveal the highest density of bird and dinosaur track levels anywhere in the world.In South Korea there is a comprehensive system of national and provincial parks as well as nearly 500 sites identified under national legislation as‘naturalmonuments',in which the Cretaceous sites are the most abundant,and the Mudeungsan National Geopark newly established was certificated as the UNESCO Global Geopark.展开更多
文摘Two Mesozoic intramontane basins are developed in the Dunhuang-Yumenguan-Jiuquan area of Gansu Province,China,i.e.,the Gongpoquan Basin（E97°30′-98°10′,N41°30′-41°45′）and the Yujingzi Basin（E98°15′-99°00′,N40°15＇-40°40＇）（Fig.1）.A large number of dinosaurs and other fossils have been discovered in these two basins,which are called dinosaur＇tribes＇by paleontologists.
文摘This paper studies the Late Cretaceous dinosaur eggshell fossils from the Xixia Basin, Henan Province, by microscopy and carbon isotope method. Careful observation under microscope revealed that all dinosaur eggshell fossils consist of primary calcite and secondary calcite. The content of the former is about 60.5% and the latter 39.5% according to image analysis. The δ\{\}\+\{13\}C values of secondary carbonate mineral filling within the dinosaur eggs in the strata range from -5.63‰ to -5.68‰, with an average value of -5.65‰. The δ\{\}\+\{13\}C values of sixteen dinosaur eggshell fossils are in the range from -5.88‰ to -7.79‰. Then we calculated the δ\{\}\+\{13\}C values of primary carbonate minerals, ranging from -6.03‰ to -9.19‰. Based on the δ\{\}\+\{13\}C values of the primary carbonate, the ancient food type and food proportion of dinosaurs were deduced. The dinosaur’s food proportions of C\-3 plant and C\-4 plant are 61% and 39%, respectively. Finally, it is inferred that the palaeoclimate in the Xixia Basin should be a warm—sub\|humid—sub\|arid climate in the subtropical zone of the Xixia Basin.
文摘1 Dinosaur Eggs in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province In February 2017, dinosaur egg fossils were discovered in China Town part of Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. They were confirmed by dinosaur experts from the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History to be those of Mesozoic herbivorous dinosaurs （Fig. 1）. Not long before, Yiwu Museum staff had discovered dinosaur eggs close by this place.
文摘On 28 February 2012, under the close judiciary of and diplomatic cooperation between the United States and China for five years, a fossilized nest containing 22 dinosaur eggs, which was smuggled to America, finally made its way home.
文摘Republic of Korea(South Korea)is one of the richest and most exciting regions on earth for the study of vertebrate ichnology.Very unique vertebrate fossils include dinosaurs,bird tracks,pterosaurs were discovered from more important sites.New finds of dinosaur skeletal remains have increased the number and diversity of known Korean dinosaur taxa.Other fossils including dinosaur tooth and skin impressions,pterosaur bonesand tooth,turtle bones and eggs,crocodile skull and tooth,lizard bone,wood fossils,and trace fossils.Many sites reveal the highest density of bird and dinosaur track levels anywhere in the world.In South Korea there is a comprehensive system of national and provincial parks as well as nearly 500 sites identified under national legislation as‘naturalmonuments',in which the Cretaceous sites are the most abundant,and the Mudeungsan National Geopark newly established was certificated as the UNESCO Global Geopark.
