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66-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Vomit Unveils Cretaceous Secrets

1/31/2025

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A remarkable discovery in Denmark has unearthed 66-million-year-old fossilized vomit, known as regurgitalite, teeming with ancient sea lilies. Unearthed at the UNESCO-listed Stevns Klint, this extraordinary find reveals the struggles of a fish trying to digest its meal, shedding light on the intricate food chains and predator-prey dynamics of the Cretaceous period.

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A remarkable discovery in Denmark has unearthed 66-million-year-old fossilized vomit, known as regurgitalite, teeming with ancient sea lilies. Unearthed at the UNESCO-listed Stevns Klint, this extraordinary find reveals the struggles of a fish trying to digest its meal, shedding light on the intricate food chains and predator-prey dynamics of the Cretaceous period.