Significant progress has been made in the research of dinosaur egg fossils in Shiyan, and experts have made new judgments

Shiyan Guangzhou TelecomOn October 16th, the reporter learned from the world's largest dinosaur egg fossil site - Hubei Qinglongshan Dinosaur Egg Fossil Group National Nature Reserve - that with the continuous advancement of scientific research work,The long-standing problem of dinosaur egg classification in Qinglongshan, which has troubled the academic community, is expected to be solved, and it is clear that the branch egg family "Tumiaoling flat round egg" is the absolute dominant group of dinosaur eggs in Qinglongshan,And it may have originated from extremely rare dinosaurs of the same class.The joint research team of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Hubei Institute of Geological Sciences conducted a systematic survey of nearly 3000 dinosaur egg fossils under in-situ protection in the Qinglongshan area, and selected representative dinosaur egg samples from all 223 "egg nests", collected egg shell samples for histological sectioning and scanning electron microscope observation, Recently, a comprehensive and systematic revision has been made to the dinosaur egg fossil types in Qinglongshan

Shiyan Guangzhou TelecomOn October 16th, the reporter learned from the world's largest dinosaur egg fossil site - Hubei Qinglongshan Dinosaur Egg Fossil Group National Nature Reserve - that with the continuous advancement of scientific research work,The long-standing problem of dinosaur egg classification in Qinglongshan, which has troubled the academic community, is expected to be solved, and it is clear that the branch egg family "Tumiaoling flat round egg" is the absolute dominant group of dinosaur eggs in Qinglongshan,And it may have originated from extremely rare dinosaurs of the same class.

The joint research team of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Hubei Institute of Geological Sciences conducted a systematic survey of nearly 3000 dinosaur egg fossils under in-situ protection in the Qinglongshan area, and selected representative dinosaur egg samples from all 223 "egg nests", collected egg shell samples for histological sectioning and scanning electron microscope observation, Recently, a comprehensive and systematic revision has been made to the dinosaur egg fossil types in Qinglongshan.

Introduction by Zhao Bi, Director of the Paleontology Fossil Research Center of the Hubei Academy of Geological Sciences, Member of the Hubei Paleontology Fossil Special Committee, and Senior EngineerMost of the dinosaur eggs in the site museum may belong to the branch egg family dinosaur egg group and should come from the same type of dinosaur.

Experts point out that,The Qinglongshan Dinosaur Egg Fossil Group National Nature Reserve in Hubei Province is currently the place with the most dinosaur egg fossils visible in the worldIt is also the first national level protected area for dinosaur egg fossils in China. So, what kind of dinosaur egg is this special group of dinosaur eggs? The joint research team launched a three-year "decoding" exploration around this topic.

Zhao Bi introduced that the research team focused on collecting surface dinosaur egg fossils for eggshells, and demonstrated the era of dinosaur survival through the evolution of eggshell pores. So far, 400 to 500 eggshells have been collected.

Research has found that the fossil specimens of honeycomb eggs, net shaped eggs, and prismatic eggs identified by early scholars in this area are not typical enough or lack key histological information, indicating a bias in identification. Through a large amount of data comparison, the joint scientific research team ruled out observational misunderstandings caused by eggshell variation and fossil weathering, and merged multiple species of the genus Dendrobium previously reported,Clearly, the branch egg family "Tumiaoling flat round egg" is the absolute dominant group of dinosaur eggs in Qinglongshan.

Zhao Bi introduced that after research, it has been confirmed that the dinosaur egg fossils on the surface are located in Tumiaoling, with a flat circular shape and named "Tumiaoling Flat Round Egg".

Experts point out that,

Why is it called a dinosaur egg fossil of the branch egg family? Zhao Bi explained that the pores in the dinosaur egg fossil grew from the eggshell membrane to the surface of the egg, and during the growth process, the tubular structure showed branching branches like branches,The eggshells of this type of microstructure can only be seen in the Cretaceous basin found at the border between Hubei and Henan.

Experts suggest that,Qinglong Mountain is an exclusive breeding and egg laying area for a mysterious dinosaur, which is extremely rare in the world.The relevant scientific research knowledge has been published through key books such as the "Chinese Vertebrate Paleontology - Dinosaur Egg Volume" published by the National Publishing Fund, and international paleontological SCI journals. More research results will be published in the near future.

Zhao Bi told reporters,No such fossils have been found in world-renowned dinosaur egg fossil habitats such as the United States and Mongolia,This means that the living environment of dinosaurs in Qinglong Mountain or surrounding areas is unique.

Experts point out that,1000The exact type of dinosaur egg produced by Qinglongshan remains a mystery to be solved.

It is understood that in 2020, the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Hubei Institute of Geological Sciences will officially establish the "China Yunyang Dinosaur Egg Research Center" in Qinglong Mountain, establish a joint scientific research team, and start a new round of scientific investigation of dinosaur eggs in Qinglong Mountain. In the past three years, new scientific discoveries and important insights have been constantly emerging, and these scientific research achievements will also provide stronger support for the high-level protection and high-quality development of Qinglong Mountain in the future. Dinosaur eggs contain rich scientific connotations of dinosaur prosperity, migration, and extinction, and are one of the most unique and popular prehistoric biological relics among the public.

The Qinglongshan dinosaur egg fossil group is located in Qinglongshan, Liupi Town, Yunyang District, Shiyan City, approximately 60 to 80 million years ago. Since its discovery in 1995, this fossil group has become the world's largest dinosaur egg fossil site due to effective protection. It is also a national 4A level scenic spot, national geological park, national science popularization education base, and national practice base for primary and secondary school students' research and education. It is an important scientific business card and the most distinctive geological park scenic area in central China.

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