How Long Does Fossilization Take
Coprolites Are the Fossilised Faeces of Animals That Lived Millions of Year's Ago. They Are Trace Fossils, Meaning Not of the Animal’s Actual Body. a Coprolite...
Why do archaeologists look at dinosaur poop from millions of years ago?
The origin of faeces
Dinosaur coprolites have been dated back to the Cretaceous period (146–66 million years ago). … From this prehistoric poo, scientists have inferred possible predator–prey relationships of early ecosystems. Bits of partially-digested plants and animal bones provide clues about ancient animal diets.
How long does it take for human bones to turn to dust?
In a temperate climate, it usually requires three weeks to several years for a body to completely decompose into a skeleton, depending on factors such as temperature, humidity, presence of insects, and submergence in a substrate such as water.
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