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![Overall CT image of coprolite](https://www.areallycrappystory.com/files/styles/8_columns/public/fish-2-25um0022_0.jpg?itok=5nXH4aZa)
![Closeup of CT scan showing fish scales and tooth inclusion](https://www.areallycrappystory.com/files/styles/8_columns/public/coprolite-texture-scales-bull-canyon-formation-new-mexico-ct-1.jpg?itok=OpnnPY51)
![Closeup of CT scan showing bone and fish scale inclusions](https://www.areallycrappystory.com/files/styles/8_columns/public/coprolite-texture-scales-bull-canyon-formation-new-mexico-ct-3.jpg?itok=K-luS0oF)
Something's Fishy!
Fossil Type:
Inclusions:
Fish skull
Fish scales
Tooth
Composition:
Location:
Quay County
, NM
United States
See map: Google Maps
New Mexico US
Formation:
Period:
Something is definitely fishy about this coprolite! It contains fish bones, scales and what looks like a section of skull or palate.
The University of Minnesota's X-ray CT Lab was kind enough to perform a CT scan of this coprolite. It revealed that most of the inclusions were fish scales. Although some bone inclusions and a tooth could also be seen.
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