In Denmark, a fragment of dinosaur-era vomit that has been fossilized has been found.
The fossil was discovered by local fossil hunter Peter Bennicke at Stevns Klint, a coastal cliff in the east of the nation that is listed by Unesco.
The self-described “fossil geek” said that he discovered some odd-looking pieces in a piece of chalk that turned out to be parts of sea lily, an aquatic species related to sea urchins and starfish.
After Mr. Bennicke brought the pieces to the Museum of East Zealand for analysis, it was determined that the vomit could be traced back to 66 million years ago, near the end of the Cretaceous period, when dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops were common.
According to report, palaeontologist and museum curator Jesper Milan called the discovery “truly an unusual find” because it sheds light on the links in the prehistoric food chain.
“It tells us something about who was eating who 66 million years ago,” he stated.
Because sea lilies are difficult for sharks and fish to digest, they would “regurgitate all the chalk bits” after eating them, he noted.
“This find is a unique glimpse into the everyday situation in the bottom of the Cretaceous sea – the sea during which the dinosaurs lived,” he stated.
Additionally, the discovery is important for expanding our knowledge of historical ecosystems.
According to Mr. Milan, the find has generated international attention, even though his institution had only informed the local media. “This is the world’s most famous piece of puke ever,” he stated.
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