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What term did Buckland coin when he pioneered the use of fossilized faeces?

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  • Coprolites

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Coprolites are fossilized faeces, and the term was coined by William Buckland. Buckland was a British geologist and palaeontologist who is credited with pioneering the use of coprolites in palaeontology. He discovered the first coprolite in 1822, and he went on to study the contents of coprolites to learn more about the diets of ancient animals.
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