Abstract
A collection of coprolites found in the Danian (Lower Paleocene) limestone of Faxe Quarry, Denmark,
is described and attributed to the respective producers. Small, drop-like specimens with weak signs of spiral coiling
are attributed to fish. Larger, heteropolar, spirally-coiled specimens are attributed to sharks, and large, cylindrical
coprolites with longitudinal striations on the surface are identified as crocodile coprolites. Fish and sharks are
known from abundant finds of otoliths and teeth in Faxe Quarry, and crocodiles are known from finds of single
bones and teeth.
is described and attributed to the respective producers. Small, drop-like specimens with weak signs of spiral coiling
are attributed to fish. Larger, heteropolar, spirally-coiled specimens are attributed to sharks, and large, cylindrical
coprolites with longitudinal striations on the surface are identified as crocodile coprolites. Fish and sharks are
known from abundant finds of otoliths and teeth in Faxe Quarry, and crocodiles are known from finds of single
bones and teeth.
| Original language | Danish |
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| Journal | New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Bulletin |
| Volume | 51 |
| Pages (from-to) | 215-218 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 1524-4156 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |