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Recent Examples of coprolite
The size and shape of coprolites can also yield useful insights.
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Ars Technica,
27 Nov. 2024
The coprolites contained the remains of fish, insects and plants, and sometimes other prey animals.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN,
27 Nov. 2024
Certain foodstuffs in the coprolites were surprisingly undigested.
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Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
27 Nov. 2024
This single piece of very old poop would later turn into a very large collection of coprolites.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2024
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Ars Technica,
27 Nov. 2024
The coprolites contained the remains of fish, insects and plants, and sometimes other prey animals.
—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
27 Nov. 2024
Certain foodstuffs in the coprolites were surprisingly undigested.
—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
27 Nov. 2024
This single piece of very old poop would later turn into a very large collection of coprolites.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for coprolite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coprolite
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When not elbow-deep in dino dung or outrunning raptors, Laura Dern's heartfelt performance in Jurassic Park shows why women really deserve to inherit the Earth — and all of the acting awards.
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The team ended up with a jar of elephant dung scent.
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Nutrient inputs include decaying leaf litter and bird excrement that are deposited in the pool directly, along with fertilizer runoff and sewage, which enters the Potomac River and the Tidal Basin.
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Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser.
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To capture the absurdity of OSHA’s influence, Tremaine pointed to how in Season 1 Steve-O jumped off a ladder into a kiddie pool filled with elephant poop.
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Mouse poop is usually left in a trail along the rodent's path, while guano is found in piles under roosting spots.
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Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.
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The performing community challenged that notion, tracing the scat-singing and gesticulations to earlier artists including Black jazz performer Baby Esther Jones and cabaret entertainer Florence Mills.
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Mouse poop is usually left in a trail along the rodent's path, while guano is found in piles under roosting spots.
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The accumulation of guano can cause the growth of the histoplasmosis fungus, which can cause severe respiratory problems in humans.
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When replanting a shrub or turfgrass, add compost or aged manure to the area to improve the soil’s fertility, structure, and drainage.
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The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure.
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Aim to give cucumber plants an inch of water each week from irrigation or rainfall, and water when the top few inches of soil feel dry.
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Water deeply in the morning, check soil moisture regularly, and move plants to shade during heat waves.
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But this is the first time archaeologists have actually unearthed a midden with evidence that people added to it regularly for so many generations.
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Now, researchers plan to extend their investigations to nearby early settlement sites to determine if Culasawani is a midden or muddle.
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“Coprolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coprolite. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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