1. fossilized animal dung or excrement
Usage: paleontology; geology

Examples

• The paleontologist discovered a well-preserved coprolite from a dinosaur.
• Coprolites provide valuable information about ancient diets and ecosystems.
• The museum’s geology exhibit featured coprolites from various prehistoric animals.
• Scientists analyzed the coprolite to determine what the ancient creature had eaten.
• The fossilized coprolite was millions of years old.
• Researchers found coprolites alongside other dinosaur fossils at the dig site.