Spiral Fish Coprolite in Siderite Nodule

Split siderite nodule containing a spiral coprolite with inclusions

Image showing location of feature coprolite inclusions

Area A: Magnified image of fish bone (or tooth?) and scale inclusions

Area B: Magnified image of fish scale inclusions

Kasia's Prize

Fossil Type:

Spiral Coprolite - Heteropolar (Macrospiral)

Inclusions:

Fish bones and scales

Composition:

Location:

Lothian, Scotland

United Kingdom

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Formation:

Period:

Dimensions:

Concretion: 48 x 40 x 15 mm

This is a beautiful example of a spiral coprolite in a split siderite nodule. Similar specimens were used by William Buckland to create the coprolite table now on display at the Lyme Regis Museum.

Gallery:

Sphincter Sculptures