Martinell & Domènech, 1995

Author(s):Martinell, J., Domènech, R.
Year:1995
Title:Bioerosive structures on the Pliocene rocky shores of Catalonia (Spain)
Journal:Revista Española de Paleontología
Volume:10
Number:1
Pages:37-44
Abstract

Bioerosive structures relating to rocky shores active during the Pliocene and associated pebbles in three basins at Baix Ebre Baix Llobregat and Alt Emporda areas (Catalonia, Spain) are reviewed. A high degree of uniformity exists behveen the basins from the ichnological point of view, although each one presents certain particular characteristics. The main bioerosive structures observed are the following: Entobia ichnospp.; borings of cheilostomata bryozoans of Spatipora and Terebripora types; Gastrochaenolites lapidicus and G. torpedo; Meandropolydora ichnosp.; Centrichnus eccentricus; Caulostrepsis taeniola and Caulostrepsis ichnosp.; Trypanites ichnosp.; Genatichnus pentax and bowl-shaped pits attibuted to regular echinoid activity. Apart from these bioerosive structures, the etching scars caused by cirripedes and epilithic bivalves are also common. The extensive presence of the Gastrochaenolites-Entobia ichnocenosis in Neogene rocky shores is emphasized.

Remarks:bowl-shaped pits
Keywords:Bioerosion, Paleontology, Pliocene, Spain, Trace fossils
DOI:https://doi.org/10.7203/sjp.24096
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