Coprolite with Osteoderm (Scute) Inclusions

Aetosaur osteoderm inclusion found in with the coprolite

Magnified side view of aetosaur osteoderm

Aetosaur Crunchies?

Fossil Type:

Carnivore Coprolite

Inclusions:

Aetosaur osteoderm

Composition:

Phosphatic

Location:

Quay County , NM

United States

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New Mexico US

Formation:

Bull Canyon Formation

Period:

Triassic - Norian Stage

This coprolite contains what looks to be undigested osteoderm fragments. An osteoderm (aka scute) fragment from an aetosaur was found in the same location.

Gallery:

Creature Feature

Latitude: 34.956992400000
Longitude: -103.728916700000

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Coprolite with Osteoderm (Scute) Inclusions