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Cephalopod Coprolite - Lumbricaria

Once thought to be fossil worms, coprolites of this type are known as Lumbricaria intestinum, which translated from Latin means "earthworm intestine." They are thought to have come from marine invertebrates called cephalopods which includes creatures like squid, octopuses, ammonites and cuttlefish. Today's octopuses produces similar fecal extrusions. Take a look at this octopus literally ejecting a ball of stringy poop!

Gif of an octopus pooping

Poo-sta Anyone?
(Lumbricaria with Crinoid Inclusions)
Poop Loops
(Lumbricaria with Crinoid Inclusions)
Lumbricaria from Bavaria
(Lumbricaria with Crinoid Inclusions)
My Heart Belongs to Poo
(Lumbricaria with Crinoid Inclusions)
Crinoid Crunchies
(Lumbricaria with Crinoid Inclusions)
Fossil Poo and a Brittle Star Too!
(Lumbricaria and Brittle Star)
Abstract Anal Art
(Lumbricaria)
Lovely Lumbricaria
(Lumbricaria)
Look Mom!
(Large and Small Lumbricaria)

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