A fossil hunter in Denmark has uncovered a rare piece of animal vomit that is estimated to be 66 million years old. Peter Bennicke found the unusual cluster on a beach at Stevns Klint, a location known for its geological significance.
The fossil, which contains combined lily pieces, was brought to Geomuseum Faxe, where experts say it provides valuable insights into ancient ecosystems. John Jagt, a lily expert from the Netherlands, described the find as “regurgitalite,” a type of fossil that sheds light on what animals ate and were eaten by in the past.
According to Jesper Milàn, curator at Geomuseum Faxe, the discovery suggests that an animal, likely a fish, ate lilies living on the seabed during the Cretaceous period and then regurgitated their skeletal parts. This find provides new knowledge about ancient food chains and predator-prey relationships.
Source: https://www.ksl.com/article/51240099/amateur-fossil-hunter-finds-66-million-year-old-animal-vomit