12 x 3.4 x 1.9 cm

Besiboko area – Madagascar

Coprolites are classified as trace fossils as opposed to body fossils, as they give evidence of animal behavior (diet in this case) rather than morphology.

Fossilized poop of marine turtles from about 50 million years ago – siderite replacement. From Greek Kopros Lithos which means dung and stone.