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A coprolite is technically not a fossil because no bone or shell is present true or false?

FALSE. It's still a fossil because it's been preserved for millions of years (or whatever) using some kind of minerals.. I think.. I'm pretty sure.

Suma rongi

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Is coprolite a mineral?

Coprolite is a valuable trace fossil for the archaeologist, but is NOT a mineral. A mineral must be of fixed composition, and have a fixed crystal shape.

Roy Forssberg

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Where can you buy coprolites?

Twoguysfossils had some fossilized dinosaur dung for sale on their website, but it is sold out right now. Search for 'coprolites', instead of what you originally asked in this… (MORE)

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Do coprolites smell?

it smells slightly strange but its not a bad smell, it doesn't smell like poo at all. It has a slight tinge of smell to it but its not bothering unless you don't like the smel… (MORE)

Vogonsrock

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How can coprolites tell scientists what a dinosaur might have eaten?

Because it's fossilised poop, and by analysing poo we can put together what went into the stomach to come out the other end like this. Such whether it contains undigested bits… (MORE)

Alex Birrer

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How does coprolite help us determine if a dinosaur was a carnivore or herbivore?

The food remnants in the coprolite would tell whether the animal was a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore. A carnivore's dung would not contain plant matter and would likely ha… (MORE)

Robin Harris

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How does coprolite help us determine if a dinosaur is a carnivore or herbivore?

Scientists can examine the contents in coprolites. If they containbones, teeth, etc., then they can determine the animal was acarnivore. If they contain only certain minerals … (MORE)