coproliths

[US]/ˈkɒp.rə.lɪθs/
[UK]/ˈkɑːp.rə.lɪθs/

Translation

n. (pl.)Fossilized or calcified masses of feces; hardened deposits of animal dung found in archaeological contexts

Phrases & Collocations

analyzing coproliths

coprolith deposits

fossil coproliths

coprolith samples

coprolith analysis

ancient coproliths

coprolith evidence

coprolith research

dinosaur coproliths

coprolith formation

Example Sentences

scientists discovered coproliths during the archaeological excavation.

the coproliths revealed surprising information about ancient diets.

paleontologists analyzed the coproliths to study prehistoric creatures.

well-preserved coproliths provide valuable scientific data.

the museum displayed rare coproliths from the jurassic period.

researchers found coproliths embedded in ancient sedimentary rock.

coproliths can contain fossilized seeds and bones.

the study of coproliths helps reconstruct ancient ecosystems.

scientists examined coproliths under powerful microscopes.

ancient human coproliths offer direct evidence of past civilizations.

coproliths sometimes reveal traces of parasitic infections.

the shape of coproliths indicates the species that produced them.

researchers extracted ancient dna from the coproliths.

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