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Post by ThomasT on Jun 28, 2024 20:44:29 GMT -5
I have to say RWA3006 and 1dave and many others are something else in the putting of 2 and 2 together on this thread. After reading thru all the coprolite thread I have some wonders... One of my wonders from what I've studied outside the thread is that there appears the possibility some other insects besides Dung beetles may have been in the area at the time and could have influenced the patterns inside these agates. I see that early versions of Termites and wood eating Cockroaches may have been hanging around and also hungry for delectable dino dung ingredients in the coniferous woods of southern Utah 146 million years ago... |
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Post by RWA3006 on Jun 29, 2024 0:14:57 GMT -5
One of my wonders from what I've studied outside the thread is that there appears the possibility some other insects besides Dung beetles may have been in the area at the time and could have influenced the patterns inside these agates. I see that early versions of Termites and wood eating Cockroaches may have been hanging around and also hungry for delectable dino dung ingredients in the coniferous woods of southern Utah 146 million years ago... Valid point and undoubtedly true because I've found abundant insect bore holes in the pet wood that's found alongside the coprolites. We need somebody who is a whiz at paleo entomology along with a paleo botanist to help this thread along. |
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Post by RickB on Jun 29, 2024 11:26:29 GMT -5
Termites or Termitesaurus Rex
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Post by ThomasT on Jun 30, 2024 6:59:08 GMT -5
Since the ghosts of fossilized pieces of wood in the coprolite appear to have growth rings, there must have been some type of conifer abundant at the time.
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Post by RWA3006 on Jun 30, 2024 8:33:55 GMT -5
Since the ghosts of fossilized pieces of wood in the coprolite appear to have growth rings, there must have been some type of conifer abundant at the time. Yep, according to what I've read the conifers had been dominant for quite a while by this time, along with horsetails, ferns, cycads, palms, and a few other things I'm probably not remembering. The flowering plants were just making inroads also, so it's possible that the branches could have come from some deciduous tree or bushes. |
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Post by parfive on Jul 1, 2024 13:17:07 GMT -5
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 2, 2024 9:11:09 GMT -5
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Post by cabby on Jul 2, 2024 12:01:16 GMT -5
I am sure everyone else went through this as well, but I can’t believe I just thought “what pretty poop!”… dead camels, pretty poop… so many things I need to choose my words for if I mention it to hubby!
But that 💩 *IS* purdy…
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 2, 2024 17:57:06 GMT -5
I am sure everyone else went through this as well, but I can’t believe I just thought “what pretty poop!”… dead camels, pretty poop… so many things I need to choose my words for if I mention it to hubby! But that 💩 *IS* purdy… I see you're new here, so welcome aboard and join the fun. |
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 4, 2024 9:09:26 GMT -5
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 9, 2024 6:54:10 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Jul 9, 2024 8:55:29 GMT -5
There was a lot of moisture in that one to dry and crack so much. left room for agate to fill when the Comet hit and the shockwaves created lots of silica gel.
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Post by cabby on Jul 9, 2024 9:20:25 GMT -5
*snaps her fingers* THAT’S what sci-fi movies are missing!!! Instead of trying to find functioning computers from an alien civilization that’s been gone for millennia, they should be mining the sewers for rare gemstones. The extremely limited supply would make them quite valuable *nods sagely*
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Post by 1dave on Jul 9, 2024 12:29:29 GMT -5
TRACE FOSSILS: The Devil's Corkscrew is a fascinating example of trace fossil, which is a fossil that preserves the evidence of an animal's activity rather than the animal itself. Trace fossils can provide valuable information about the behavior and ecology of extinct animals. In addition to the Devil's Corkscrews, there are many other types of trace fossils. Some of the most common types include footprints, coprolites (fossilized feces), and burrows. Trace fossils can provide us with a wealth of information about ancient animals, and they are an important part of the fossil record. Read more here: www.geologyin.com/2023/05/mystery-of-devils-corkscrew-solving.html |
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Post by ThomasT on Jul 9, 2024 13:00:23 GMT -5
Devil's Corkscrews I see got to be quite large for sure... amazing what is found buried in the earth.
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Post by 1dave on Jul 9, 2024 14:10:07 GMT -5
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 16, 2024 7:30:50 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 16, 2024 7:41:56 GMT -5
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Post by chris1956 on Jul 16, 2024 8:34:22 GMT -5
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Maybe you can post some pictures here