coprolitic

/kɒprəˈlitɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of feces or excrement, especially in the formation of a fossil.

“The coprolitic evidence suggested that dinosaurs had a diverse diet.”

2. noun

a fossilized piece of excrement, especially one that is preserved in a geological formation.

“The archaeologists found coprolitic remains in the ancient cave.”

Synonyms

  • excremental
  • faecal

Antonyms

  • sanitary
  • sterile