Monster Fossil "poop"- - Fossil fragment - Coprolite- Large stunning specimen
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Coprolite, a large stunning specimen from Madagascar dating to the Cretaceous period, in natural condition, authentic original Monster Fossil “poop”.
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Coprolites are fossilized feces! They were described for the first time in 1829 by William Buckland. Their main significance lies in revealing the diets and predation of extinct species, especially carnivores, since undigested bones are more easily found than plant remains (though not impossible), and in many cases they establish direct relationships between predator and prey that would otherwise be only theoretical. They are of German origin. The study of coprolites is a very important field in paleontology; considering the place where they were found and their characteristics, it is possible to determine with some precision which animals they came from. Until now, it has been confirmed that the vast majority of coprolites found in different parts of the world belonged to invertebrates, mammals, carnivorous birds, and dinosaurs. This Coprolite preservation is huge and with a perfect shape, looks like fresh, size 9 cm large and very heavy. Nice display included. Specimen is 6 cm large. Interesting and peculiar fossil. Despite every effort to provide accurate images of each fossil’s color, actual colors may vary slightly due to different device screen settings and lighting in the installation location.
Seller's Story
I, Don, started fossil hunting in 1987, going from a passionate collector to a professional preparator and researcher. In all these years I have traveled searching for fossils in many parts of the world.
Our fossils are present in private collections in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as in prestigious museums in the Uk, China and Japan.
Quality in the preparation of the material and seriousness in managing the shipment in the best possible way distinguish us.
Don
Coprolites are fossilized feces! They were described for the first time in 1829 by William Buckland. Their main significance lies in revealing the diets and predation of extinct species, especially carnivores, since undigested bones are more easily found than plant remains (though not impossible), and in many cases they establish direct relationships between predator and prey that would otherwise be only theoretical. They are of German origin. The study of coprolites is a very important field in paleontology; considering the place where they were found and their characteristics, it is possible to determine with some precision which animals they came from. Until now, it has been confirmed that the vast majority of coprolites found in different parts of the world belonged to invertebrates, mammals, carnivorous birds, and dinosaurs. This Coprolite preservation is huge and with a perfect shape, looks like fresh, size 9 cm large and very heavy. Nice display included. Specimen is 6 cm large. Interesting and peculiar fossil. Despite every effort to provide accurate images of each fossil’s color, actual colors may vary slightly due to different device screen settings and lighting in the installation location.
Seller's Story
I, Don, started fossil hunting in 1987, going from a passionate collector to a professional preparator and researcher. In all these years I have traveled searching for fossils in many parts of the world.
Our fossils are present in private collections in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as in prestigious museums in the Uk, China and Japan.
Quality in the preparation of the material and seriousness in managing the shipment in the best possible way distinguish us.
Don
Details
Specimen
Monster Fossil "poop"-
Scientific name
Coprolite- Large stunning specimen
Country of origin
Madagascar
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
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