66-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Vomit Offers Insights Into Cretaceous Food Chains

A rare regurgitalite found in Denmark sheds light on ancient predator-prey relationships and has been declared a national treasure.

The fossilized vomit, or regurgitalite, was discovered by fossil hunter Peter Bennicke at Stevns Klint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Denmark.
The specimen contains fragments of sea lilies, marine animals related to sea stars, likely regurgitated by a Cretaceous-era fish 66 million years ago.
Experts believe the find provides valuable information about predator-prey interactions and food chains in the Cretaceous period seas.
The fossil was analyzed by researchers at Geomuseum Faxe and declared a 'Danekræ,' a designation for objects of exceptional natural historical value in Denmark.
The regurgitalite is now on display at Geomuseum Faxe, contributing to the understanding of ancient ecosystems and dietary behaviors.