Fossilized Dinosaur Dung Reveals Secrets of Ancient Dominance
Researchers from Uppsala University and collaborators have used advanced imaging techniques to analyze fossilized feces, or coprolites, revealing diverse dinosaur diets that contributed to their evolutionary success during the Late Triassic. The study, focusing on the Polish Basin, reconstructed ancient ecosystems by examining undigested food remains, providing insights into the ecological and evolutionary processes that enabled dinosaurs to thrive. The findings highlight the importance of dietary adaptability in surviving environmental changes, offering broader implications for understanding prehistoric ecosystems and evolutionary dynamics.