{"title":"Coprolites","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoprolites are fossilised droppings: trace fossils that preserve evidence of an animal’s behaviour rather than its body. They formed when waste was buried and mineralised before it could fully decay, leaving a stone record of an ancient moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome specimens preserve fragments such as bone, scales, plant material or other inclusions. When these features are genuinely present and properly studied, they can offer clues about diet and the ecosystem in which the animal lived. A specimen’s shape alone, however, is rarely enough to identify the exact animal that produced it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDinosaur and smaller-animal coprolites\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection is intended for coprolites associated with dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, including smaller vertebrates. Attribution is treated carefully: an individual listing will identify a possible producer only when the available locality, geological context, published comparison or documented provenance supports it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoprolites vary greatly in size, shape, colour, texture and mineral composition. Cracks, worn surfaces and irregular forms are part of their geological history. Photographs and measurements are provided so that each specimen can be considered on its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInformation supplied with each specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere known, listings state the locality, geological formation, estimated age, dimensions, weight, preparation or stabilisation, provenance notes and whether the photographs show the exact item supplied. Undocumented details are left unknown rather than filled by assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-segmented-coprolite-fossil-146-g-display-specimen","title":"Large Segmented Coprolite Fossil — 146 g Display Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn arresting trace of ancient life, preserved as an object of extraordinary texture and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial coprolite presents an unusually sculptural, segmented silhouette, with dense pebble-like lobes in earthy rust, umber and ochre tones. Its arched profile and richly mineralised surface make it a compelling cabinet specimen—at once geological, biological and quietly surreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoprolites are fossilised animal droppings: trace fossils valued because they record behaviour rather than the body of the animal itself. Without documented locality or analytical testing, the producer, geological formation and age of this specimen cannot be assigned responsibly; it is therefore offered simply as a coprolite specimen, without a dinosaur or species attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e• One-of-a-kind coprolite display specimen\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 146 g\u003cbr\u003e• Length: approximately 10 cm at the longest point; see scale photograph\u003cbr\u003e• Colours: reddish brown, rust, ochre and pale mineral matrix\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally irregular, segmented and highly textured surface\u003cbr\u003e• Exact specimen shown in all photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eA natural fossil specimen with irregular edges, surface fissures, mineral matrix and areas of weathering. These features are part of its geological character. Please handle with care and display on a stable surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare conversation piece for a fossil cabinet, natural-history collection or contemplative interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Time Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48832719093985,"sku":"DTA-000035","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7892\/7841\/files\/coprolite-146g-hero.png?v=1785507751"}],"url":"https:\/\/deeptimeatelier.com\/collections\/coprolites.oembed","provider":"Deep Time Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}