![Spiral coprolite with sphincter (pinch) mark](https://www.areallycrappystory.com/files/styles/8_columns/public/spiral-closed-pellet-morocco-cover_0.jpg?itok=FRWCRyXg)
![Lateral view of spiral coprolite with sphincter (pinch) mark](https://www.areallycrappystory.com/files/styles/8_columns/public/spiral-closed-pellet-morocco-side.jpg?itok=noiQPJux)
![Various views of spiral coprolite with sphincter (pinch) mark](https://www.areallycrappystory.com/files/styles/8_columns/public/spiral-closed-pellet-morocco-views.jpg?itok=SoUMh5wn)
Bloom from the Bum
Fossil Type:
Composition:
Location:
Morocco
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MA
Formation:
This spiral coprolite was likely covered directly after deposition. When fish produce fecal matter of this type, it is usually encased in a mucus membrane. As it sits in water, the membrane dissolves, and the spiral pellet begins to open, like a blossom.
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