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Coprolite

Coprolite

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    Item #028


    One coprolite fossil proudly displayed in a gift box.

    A perfect addition for your fossil collection.

    The poo-looking rock is indeed poo...at least it was during the Miocene epoch.

    All animals poo, even animals that lived millions of years ago. When the droppings are well-preserved, the organic matter is slowly replaced by mineral deposits, and a permanent, fossilized replica of the poo is created called a coprolite.

    Paleontologists use coprolites to study the diet of prehistoric creatures. Based on this information, this fossilized feces you received was most likely from a prehistoric turtle that lived between 5 to 23 million years ago in what is now Madagascar.

     

    Please allow for variation as each specimen is unique. 

    Measures approximately 1-2"


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    • Acrylic display box

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    Cool Fossil

    This was a really cool little fossil to start my collection. Fast shipping!

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    M.R.

    Purchased as a gift for a history nerd who loves toilet humour and he was delighted! Item was as described, and arrived speedily

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    Thomas R.J.

    Quality aged poo. Very happy with my purchase.

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    Nancy C.

    Nancy gave this item 5 stars

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    Karen H.

    Karen rated this item 5 stars

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    B.W.
    very fun gift

    My dinosaur-obsessed 5-year-old will absolutely love the coprolite. She collects specimens so this will be the perfect stocking stuffer.

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