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coprolite [′käp·rə‚līt] (geology) Petrified excrement. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Each piece of fossilized dung, called a coprolite, was shaped like a sphere and measured up to 10 centimeters (4 inches) across. The coprolites contained phytoliths and other remnants from a variety of plants, including palm trees, conifers, and cycads. pacificum eggs were found in coprolites, 4,000- to 5,000-year-old Chinchorro Chilean mummies (8). |
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