In addition to fossilized plant and animal bodily remains, paleontologists study fossilized animal footprints and trails, and even fossilized animal dung (
called coprolite).
Even animal poop can form trace fossils,
called coprolites.
Thousands of fossilized droppings (
called coprolites) have been uncovered in the country of Argentina ~ in a region called La Rioja Province.
Not exact matches
The
coprolite, as paleontologists
call fossilized feces, weighs nearly 15 pounds and was surely heavier when fresh.