What Is Dinosaur Poop Worth
Coprolites Can Range in Value from a Few Dollars to Many Thousands of Dollars, Frandsen Said. for Instance, in 2014, One of the Longest-Known Coprolites Sold...
Coprolites can range in value from a few dollars to many thousands of dollars, Frandsen said. For instance, in 2014, one of the longest-known coprolites sold at auction for more than $10,000. Frandsen said that size, distinct impressions, ripples and “the classic poo look” make a coprolite expensive or valuable.
Are coprolites rare?
Because feces decay rapidly, coprolites are very rare. Although sauropods (long-necked, plant-eating dinosaurs) produced up to a ton of poop every day, carnivore dung was more likely to become fossilized because it contained calcium-rich bones and teeth that decomposed more slowly than plant matter.
How do you know if a coprolite is real?
Many coprolites have decidedly poopy shapes. One of the easiest ways to identify coprolites is to compare their shapes to modern analogues. The spiral pattern observed on modern shark excrement is similar to certain marine coprolites. Crocodilian coprolites look almost “fresh”.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
