Exceptional coprolite association from the Early Cretaceous continental Lagerstätte of Las Hoyas, Cuenca, Spain
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Taphonomic features from Las Hoyas coprolites.
A-B. Part and counter- part slabs; specimens MCCM-LH21067a and MCCM-LH21067b respectively. C. Ferruginous reddish crust as pointed by arrows; specimen MCCM-LH-GQ15-006b. D. Nodular laminated envelope as pointed by arrows; specimen MCCM-LH-LI15-001a. E. Less dense coprolites flat on the bedding plane; specimen MCCM-LH8036a. F. Thicker coprolites are partially embedded into several bedding planes; specimen MCCM-LH21147. G. Thin wrinkles in dorsal view as pointed by arrows; specimen MCCM-LH23035. H. Breakage of a coprolite end producing an irregular or peaked edge (pointed by arrows); specimen MCCM-LH16609b. I. A long coprolite whose continuity throughout its longitudinal dimension is interrupted (interruptions pointed by arrows); specimen MCCM-LH21382b. Scale bars: 2 mm.