No. 95403358

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Large Fossil "poop" - Fossil fragment - Coprolite
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Large Fossil "poop" - Fossil fragment - Coprolite

Coprolites are fossilized faeces! They were described for the first time in 1829 by William Buckland. Their main importance lies in the fact that they constitute direct 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 establishing direct relationships between predator and prey, which otherwise would only be 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 preservation is amazing, looks like fresh, size 10 cm large. Nice acrilic display inclued Interesting and peculiar fossil. Despite every effort to provide accurate images of each fossil’s colour, actual colors can may vary slightly, due to different device screen settings and lighting in the installation location.

No. 95403358

No longer available
Large Fossil "poop" - Fossil fragment - Coprolite

Large Fossil "poop" - Fossil fragment - Coprolite

Coprolites are fossilized feces!

They were first described in 1829 by William Buckland. Their main importance lies in the fact that they constitute direct evidence of the eating habits and predation of extinct species, especially carnivores, since it is easier to find undigested bones than plant remains, (although this is not impossible). In many cases, they establish direct relationships between predator and prey, which otherwise would only be hypothetical.

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 preservation is amazing, looks like fresh, size 10 cm large.

Nice acrylic display included

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.

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