Ezio Bonsignore Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 This thing came to a friend of mine with the accompanying label, identifying it as a coprolite from a giant turtle, provenience "Washington" (I assume State, not DC). Can anyone please confirm or deny the identification? Online photos of the real item look rather different, and while I have no reason to doubt the seriousness of the selling shop, there is a strong possibility for the fossil and the label having been mismatched. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 These are largely thought to NOT be coprolites any longer. See this topic: Link to paper mentioned in the topic. 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brevicollis Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 https://theplosblog.plos.org/2014/07/pseudo-poo-glitters-isnt-fecal-gold/ This migth be interesting and helpfull for you. Are good signatures really that important ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Bonsignore Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Many thanks for the links to a fascinating discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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