coprolite
/ˈkɑprəˌlaɪt/
noun
- Fossilized animal dung, used by scientists to learn about ancient diets and environments.
- By studying a coprolite, researchers discovered what ancient fish ate.
- The coprolite contained seeds and bones, giving clues about prehistoric life.
- The museum displayed a coprolite from a dinosaur that lived 70 million years ago.