Fossil "poop" - Fossil fragment - Coprolite- Large stunning specimen
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A natural Cretaceous coprolite fossil, representing fossilised faeces.
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Coprolites are fossilized feces!
They were described for the first time in 1829 by William Buckland. Their main importance lies in the fact that they provide direct evidence of the eating habits and predation of extinct species, especially carnivores, since it is easier to find undigested bones than vegetal remains (although this is not impossible). In many cases they establish direct relationships between predator and prey, which would otherwise be only theoretical.
They are of German origin. The study of coprolites constitutes a very important field for palaeontology, since taking into account the place where they were found and their characteristics, it is possible to determine with some precision to which animals they corresponded.
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 is well preserved, with a perfect shape, looks fresh, 9 cm long and very heavy.
Nice display included.
Specimen is 8.2 cm long
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 importance lies in the fact that they provide direct evidence of the eating habits and predation of extinct species, especially carnivores, since it is easier to find undigested bones than vegetal remains (although this is not impossible). In many cases they establish direct relationships between predator and prey, which would otherwise be only theoretical.
They are of German origin. The study of coprolites constitutes a very important field for palaeontology, since taking into account the place where they were found and their characteristics, it is possible to determine with some precision to which animals they corresponded.
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 is well preserved, with a perfect shape, looks fresh, 9 cm long and very heavy.
Nice display included.
Specimen is 8.2 cm long
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
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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