Kauffman, 1972

Author(s):Kauffman, E. G.
Year:1972
Title:Ptychodus predation upon a Cretaceous Inoceramus
Journal:Palaeontology
Volume:15
Number:3
Pages:439-444
Abstract

The type specimen of Inoceramus tenuis Mantell displays probable tooth impressions of Ptychodus on the ventral margin of the left valve. The predation is interpreted, and the general problem of vertebrate predation on Inoceramidae, which were the dominant Cretaceous bivalves, is discussed.

Keywords:Bioerosion, Bite traces, Bivalvia, Cretaceous, Mollusca, Paleontology, Predation
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