Martinell & Domènech, 1995
| Author(s): | Martinell, J., Domènech, R. |
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| 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 |