Why fossilized feces from ancestors of modern animals help us understand Earth’s early ecosystems

14-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Why fossilized feces from ancestors of modern animals help us understand Earth’s early ecosystems

A study of fossilized feces, known as coprolites, from 540 million years ago found fecal matter likely played a significant role in an explosion of biodiversity in the early Cambrian period. Paleontologists say these fossils can tell us a lot about ancient animals and the ecosystems they inhabited.

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