Coprolite
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Description
The image displays an irregularly shaped, brownish-gray fossil with a textured, somewhat lumpy surface, indicative of its organic origin.
Geological Context
Coprolites are fossilized feces, providing direct evidence of the diet and behavior of ancient organisms. They form when excrement is rapidly buried and mineralized, often by calcium phosphate, silica, or calcite, preserving its shape and internal structure within sedimentary rocks.
