JOURNAL ARTICLE

Prehistoric POOP.

  • Published In: Brainspace, 2025. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bider, Pascale 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significance of coprolites, or fossilized dinosaur dung, in understanding the diets and health of ancient dinosaurs. Paleontologists analyze coprolites to identify the dinosaur species that produced them, often using surrounding animal fossils as clues. These studies reveal dietary habits, such as the consumption of rotting wood by Hadrosaurs and the whole prey consumption by Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as evidence of parasitic infections in some dinosaurs. Additionally, the article notes the high market value of coprolites, with a notable sale of a six-million-year-old specimen for over $10,000, although some experts question the authenticity of such items. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Brainspace. 2025/08, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Anthropology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:22918930
  • Accession Number:187450617
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