Lot 53 | Two African coprolites

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Two African coprolites

Two African coprolites
Madagascar, Cretaceous
Coprolites are masses of hardened and calcified fecal matter, first identified and described by William Buckland in 1829. In some cases, partially digested plant and animal remains can be identified within them, providing valuable information about diet and the presence of intestinal parasites.
L cm 9.5
L cm 12.5

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