lunker
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Post by lunker on Jul 26, 2023 21:46:16 GMT -5
I found this today on the Yellowstone and I think it's poop. Any ideas
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Post by ashley on Jul 26, 2023 22:57:02 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 27, 2023 0:12:05 GMT -5
If it's not, it's still a nice piece of brecciated Jasper!!
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 27, 2023 7:18:16 GMT -5
Hard to confirm. A huge indicator would be if it was found in or downstream of the Morrison formation. This is almost always a common denominator of coprolite discoveries.
Alberta, Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas are rich in dino bones and coprolites however I've never seen coprolites from these areas that are like the ones from southern Utah which are usually highly agatized. In fact all the coprolites I've seen worldwide except Utah do not have the popping agate colors and textures that make you want to cut them open.
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Post by vegasjames on Jul 27, 2023 7:43:03 GMT -5
Polish a surface then examine it with a USB microscope to see if there are any remnants of diet, which would be a certain indicator of coprolite. That is how I finally confirmed the marine coprolite I was collecting. I found fish scales, placoid scales, crinoids, etc, under the USB microscope.
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Post by lunker on Jul 29, 2023 18:01:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the input. When I get time I'm going to cut a slab off the end to see what's inside.
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 29, 2023 18:43:36 GMT -5
I suggest you look on a geology map that shows exposed layers to see if the Morrison is uphill nearby where you found it. That's how I find coprolite deposits.
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Post by lunker on Jul 29, 2023 23:47:24 GMT -5
Here is maybe a little better picture. The other one is a little blurry
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 30, 2023 7:57:40 GMT -5
That thing looks like fresh poop.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 30, 2023 8:56:05 GMT -5
That thing looks like fresh poop.
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Post by RickB on Jul 30, 2023 15:25:45 GMT -5
That thing looks like fresh poop. Think he's trying to slip one in on us?
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Post by dillonf on Jul 30, 2023 15:31:27 GMT -5
Think he's trying to slip one in on us?
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 30, 2023 17:34:25 GMT -5
I'm making big efforts to restrain my juvenile sense of humor. You guys aren't helping and if I say anything or show inappropriate photos or memes, then it's all on you.
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Post by lunker on Jul 30, 2023 23:14:56 GMT -5
Think he's trying to slip one in on us? Haha next time I'll wear rubber gloves to really raise some eyebrows
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Post by lunker on Jul 31, 2023 14:43:36 GMT -5
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Post by dillonf on Jul 31, 2023 19:38:45 GMT -5
Caddyshack is a classic!!
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Post by lunker on Aug 17, 2023 14:06:14 GMT -5
I finally got around to cutting the potential poo. Here ya go, what do the experts think.
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Post by RWA3006 on Aug 17, 2023 16:47:05 GMT -5
I'm stumped. It could easily be poo, or it might not be. It appears to be well agatized like the ones I'm familiar with and it looks cool. I wonder if you can find any clues with a magnifying glass?
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Post by dillonf on Aug 17, 2023 20:06:58 GMT -5
I finally got around to cutting the potential poo. Here ya go, what do the experts think. Man, now I really want to know!! There is something about this thread that is captivating!
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Post by RWA3006 on Aug 17, 2023 22:39:00 GMT -5
I finally got around to cutting the potential poo. Here ya go, what do the experts think. Man, now I really want to know!! There is something about this thread that is captivating! Has anyone tried sniffing it yet?
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