Dinosaur Dung Coprolite Fragment - Authentic Morrison Formation Fossil Specimen - Large

A Large Dinosaur Coprolite Fossil, Agatized Sauropod Dung

This dinosaur coprolite fossil is a large fragment of agatized dung from the Morrison Formation of Utah. It is attributed to a sauropod that lived about 150 million years ago.

Product Details

• SKU: 80-112-0255-201-40
• Size: Large coprolite fragment, about 1.5 in to 2.5 in
• Type: Agatized coprolite, fossil dinosaur dung
• Origin: Morrison Formation, Utah
• Age: About 150 million years old
• Shipping: Sturdy carton, not a riker box
• Includes: Information card that serves as the certificate of authenticity

Dung Turned to Stone

A coprolite is fossilized dung. Over time minerals such as chalcedony and quartz replaced the original organic material, leaving agatized coprolite.

The large coprolite fragment is thicker and meant to be held. Each piece varies in size, shape and color.

What Dung Can Tell Us

Scientists use coprolites to learn which animals made them and what they ate. Some contain plant material such as conifer wood fragments.

That makes fossil dinosaur dung a record of diet, not just bones. See more in our Prehistoric Collection and Authentic Fossil Specimens.

Display and Care

Keep the dinosaur coprolite fossil dry. It is a fine conversation piece for a desk or shelf.

About the Morrison Formation

The Morrison Formation is a Late Jurassic rock layer, about 150 million years old, that yielded famous dinosaurs. Its coprolites range from plain-looking concretions to polished agate patterns.

For More Reading from the Web

• Read what Manitoba Museum coprolites from the Morrison Formation reveal. The Motherload! - Manitoba Museum
• Read the supplier's page on this specimen. Dinosaur Dung Coprolite - Mini Museum