Dino Dung Discoveries
Karen discusses the fascinating world of coprolites, revealing how they can contain remnants of what dinosaurs ate, including surprising finds like rotting wood. The process of identifying dung versus rock involves examining chemical signatures and the presence of digested materials. She explains the oddity of dinosaurs consuming decayed wood, suggesting that while it may seem inefficient, it allowed them to access nutrients that would otherwise be unavailable.In this clip
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