Uncovering Secrets from Fossilized Dinosaur Feces
The Science Behind Fossilization The fossilized remains of dinosaur feces, also known as coprolites, have long fascinated scientists and the general public alike. But how did these ancient droppings become fossilized in the first place? And what secrets do they reveal about the environments in which dinosaurs lived? Fossilization occurs when an organism’s remains are quickly buried by sediment or other materials, preventing oxygen from reaching them. In the case of dinosaur feces, this often happened when the dung was deposited in a location that was prone to rapid burial, such as near waterways or in areas with high sedimentation rates....