1. The scientist found a coprolite from a dinosaur, which provided valuable information about its diet.
科学家发现了一块恐龙的化石化粪便，这为了解其饮食提供了宝贵的信息。

2. Coprolites are often used by paleontologists to study ancient ecosystems and the behavior of extinct animals.
古生物学家经常使用化石化粪便来研究古代生态系统和已灭绝动物的行为。