Piece of 66-million-year-old fossilized vomit discovered in Denmark

By Zach Lebowitz

In Denmark, a vomit fossil dating back to the Cretaceous period 66 million years ago was discovered, the BBC reported.

Officially named Danekræ DK-1295 the fossil was analyzed by Geomuseum Faxe – a museum in eastern Denmark – and was determined to be regurgitated remains of at least two species of sea lilies, NBC reported.

The fossil was found by amateur fossil enthusiast Peter Bennicke at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Stevs Klint, according to the BBC.

The Museum of East Zealand issued a press release saying, “This type of find … is considered very important when reconstructing past ecosystems because it provides important information about which animals were eaten by which,” The Guardian reported.

According to NBC, a special exhibition will be held at the Geomuseum Faxe where visitors can observe the fossil to see a firsthand remnant of prehistoric eating habits.

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