coprolite; fossilized dung
Scientific term for fossilized animal feces, used in paleontology and geology.
This coprolite is thought to be from a dinosaur.
guano; accumulated excrement
Refers to accumulated droppings of seabirds or bats, often used as fertilizer. Less common than the coprolite sense in Japanese.
Guano from seabirds is sometimes used as fertilizer.
Compound of 糞 (ふん, 'feces') and 化石 (かせき, 'fossil'). A straightforward technical coinage.