Lacrimichnus cacelensis Santos, Mayoral et Muñiz, 2003
| ID | 15883 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Taxon | Lacrimichnus cacelensis |
| Author | Santos, Mayoral et Muñiz, 2003 |
| Reference | Santos et al., 2003 |
| Parent taxon | Lacrimichnus |
| Is valid | Yes |
| FAD | Tortonian |
| LAD | Holocene |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lacrimichnus cacelensis isp. nov. | Santos et al. | 184 | 1:1-5 | Santos et al., 2003 |
Type specimens
| Type | Number | Repository | Type locality | Loc. | Type horizon | Strat. | Remarks | Reference | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| holotype | RC/M1/1 | Cacela Velha | Tortonian | tyemporary collection number | Santos et al., 2003 |
Descriptions and remarks
DIAGNOSIS: Oval, very elongate to ellipsoidal margin, round on one end and very sharp on other; overall mark of clearly teardrop shape. Margin defined by relatively deep boring and encloses slightly depressed inner zone that can either be smooth or with light ornamentation consisting of eccentric lines.