Saccomorpha Radtke, 1991

ID16108
Fossil groupBioerosional trace fossils
CADCamerate network borings
TypeMicroboring
SubstrateCalcareous substrate
TaxonSaccomorpha
AuthorRadtke, 1991
ReferenceRadtke, 1991
Parent taxonSaccomorphidae
Is validYes
FADKatian
LADRecent
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Synonymy

YearSynonymAuthorPagesFigsReference
2024SaccomorphaGolubić, Radtke, Hook & CampbellGolubić et al., 2024
2018Saccomorpha Radtke, 1991Wisshak et al.526Wisshak et al., 2018
1991Saccomorpha n. igen.Radtke92Radtke, 1991

Descriptions and remarks

Emended diagnosis: Intertwined branching microboring systems in carbonate substrate, with sac-shaped cavities or club-shaped gallery segments interconnected by thin tunnels.


Branched, sacks.


Category of architectural design: 2.70. Camerate network borings.


Occurrences


Browse Categories of Architectural Design (CADs):

Borings with elliptical to sub-rectangular cross sections | Branched tubular borings | Camerate boxwork borings | Camerate network borings | Circular holes and pit-shaped borings | Clavate-shaped borings | Cylindrical vertical to oblique borings | Dendritic and rosetted borings | Elongate or branched attachment bioerosion traces | Fracture-shaped bioerosion traces | Globular to spherical borings | Groove bioerosion traces | Multiple attachment bioerosion traces | Non-camerate boxwork borings | Non-camerate network borings | Pouch borings | Radial borings | Single circular to tear-shaped attachment bioerosion traces | Spiral borings | Trackways and scratch imprints | U-shaped borings | Winding borings |