COPROLITE

[RickB]

Oct 27, 2024 11:33:15 GMT -5 RWA3006 said:

The above specimen is interesting in that beetle portals are preserved on the exterior.

[1dave]

Yes, I like it!

[RWA3006]

TURD TUESDAY

[1dave]

Good Tracks! Did the Dung Beetles take the paths of least resistance?

[RWA3006]

Oct 29, 2024 10:59:34 GMT -5 1dave said:

Good Tracks! Did the Dung Beetles take the paths of least resistance?

Probably the path of the most delicious poo. Being that they were eating the tunnel into existence.

Quien sabe?

[RWA3006]

ELECTION TUESDAY, I meant TURD TUESDAY! same thing

[rockjunquie]

Dookie Day!

[chris1956]

That is an interesting one.  Are all those cracks healed?   

[rockjunquie]

Nov 5, 2024 10:16:20 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

That is an interesting one.  Are all those cracks healed?   

I like the little spots. Iron, maybe?

[RWA3006]

Nov 5, 2024 10:16:20 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

That is an interesting one.  Are all those cracks healed?   

Yes, these ones are but I notice it's not always that way with others.

[RWA3006]

Nov 5, 2024 12:25:01 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

Nov 5, 2024 10:16:20 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

That is an interesting one.  Are all those cracks healed?   

I like the little spots. Iron, maybe?

I think it's probably iron. Interesting how different structures have varying absorption rates for oxides.

[chris1956]

Nov 5, 2024 8:24:45 GMT -5 RWA3006 said:

ELECTION TUESDAY, I meant TURD TUESDAY! same thing

I have a question.  How certain are you that the corpolite that you collect in your area is from dinosaurs?   I ask because I am sending a couple to my grand nephews and I want to hedge my description if there is a possibility that it isn't from dinosaurs.   Thanks.  

[1dave]

Do dinosaurs follow proper chewing instructions? some seem better masticated than others.

Here are some tips for chewing food properly:

Chew slowly: Chew each bite for 20–32 times, or until the food has lost its texture. The amount of time you should chew depends on the food's consistency. For example, you might need to chew steak up to 40 times per bite, while softer foods might only require 10–15 chews.

Keep your mouth closed: Close your lips and move your tongue from side to side while chewing.
Rotate your jaw: Rotate your jaw slightly while chewing.
Don't overload your utensils: Don't put more food on your fork or spoon than you can chew at once.
Wait to drink: Wait until you've finished all the food in your mouth before drinking anything. Drinking while eating can slow down digestion.
Savor your food: Take your time and enjoy your food in your mouth before swallowing.
Eat crunchy foods: Crunchy foods like pretzels, apples, carrots, and celery can help you feel full and energized.

Chewing your food properly can help prevent digestive issues like bloating, heartburn, acid reflux, nausea, headaches, and indigestion.

[RWA3006]

Nov 5, 2024 13:29:53 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

Nov 5, 2024 8:24:45 GMT -5 RWA3006 said:

ELECTION TUESDAY, I meant TURD TUESDAY! same thing

I have a question.  How certain are you that the corpolite that you collect in your area is from dinosaurs?   I ask because I am sending a couple to my grand nephews and I want to hedge my description if there is a possibility that it isn't from dinosaurs.   Thanks.  

I'm fairly certain because the layer I get them from is the Brushy Basin Member of the Jurassic which is around 146ish MYA. Items identifiable in the diet point to dinosaurs along with gastroliths. Not to mention that some of the coprolites I find are the size of a bushel basket. The presence of identifiable dino bones in situ with the coprolites are also a give away.

Then there's a prominent coprolite scientist, Karen Chin, who's produced a bunch of scientific papers on the subject by studying them from the same locality that I get them from. So yeah, I'm reasonably confident what they are.

[chris1956]

Nov 5, 2024 20:25:49 GMT -5 RWA3006 said:

Nov 5, 2024 13:29:53 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

I have a question.  How certain are you that the corpolite that you collect in your area is from dinosaurs?   I ask because I am sending a couple to my grand nephews and I want to hedge my description if there is a possibility that it isn't from dinosaurs.   Thanks.  

I'm fairly certain because the layer I get them from is the Brushy Basin Member of the Jurassic which is around 146ish MYA. Items identifiable in the diet point to dinosaurs along with gastroliths. Not to mention that some of the coprolites I find are the size of a bushel basket. The presence of identifiable dino bones in situ with the coprolites are also a give away.

Then there's a prominent coprolite scientist, Karen Chin, who's produced a bunch of scientific papers on the subject by studying them from the same locality that I get them from. So yeah, I'm reasonably confident what they are.

Thanks.  Great information.  Now I will be ready when they ask how I know it came from a dinosaur.   

[RWA3006]

TURD TUESDAY

[rockjunquie]

Looks like clouds. Is that more blue or gray? I can't tell.

[1dave]

Here is AI's guess at what it would look like, Not even close!:

[RWA3006]

Nov 12, 2024 8:31:54 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

Looks like clouds. Is that more blue or gray? I can't tell.

Kind of in between. Perhaps leaning towards gray.

[parfive]

It takes a tough man to make a tender chicken and a tougher one to drop an artisanal loaf.