66-Million-Year-Old vomit fossil discovered in Denmark
Some discoveries are difficult in the stomach – literally.
A new, twisted and wonderful addition to the natural history of Denmark-the vomiting of 66 million years has been revealed.
The excavation, named DNEKRæ DK-1295, was found in Stevns Klint in eastern Denmark by local Al-Ahfouri fisherman Peter Benick. “Danekræ” is rare natural treasures in Denmark. It must be evaluated by the National Committee of the Denmark Museum of the Natural History of Denmark before receiving the appointment, according to the University of Copenhagen and the Denmark National History Museum.
Bennicke discovered after a strange set of sea lily fragments included in the chalk and brought them to Geomuseum Faxe in November, according to Jesper Milàn, the museum’s honest in Geomuseum Faxe. The museum said that after cleaning and analyzing the Dutch sea lily expert John Gagt, it was determined that the group contains residue of at least two types of marine lilies.
The museum said that Resurgitals, or the vomiting, are rare but they are invaluable for scientists who study old ecosystems because they reveal what predators ate and how food chains were operating millions of years ago.
Melon said that the lilies of the sea are likely to be consumed by a Persian era, and perhaps a fish, later received the crossbar.
It is really an unusual discovery. The marine lilies are not a particularly nourishing diet, as it mainly consists of classic panels collected by some soft parts. ” press release.
Visitors can see these unusual effects of eating habits in prehistoric eras during a special exhibition in Geomuseum.
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