Curvichnus semorbis Nielsen, 2002

ID16182
Fossil groupBioerosional trace fossils
TaxonCurvichnus semorbis
AuthorNielsen, 2002
ReferenceNielsen, 2002
Parent taxonCurvichnus
Is validYes
FADCampanian
LADCampanian
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Synonymy

YearSynonymAuthorPagesFigsReference
2002Curvichnus semorbis isp. nov.Nielsen6741-4Nielsen, 2002

Type specimens

TypeNumberRepositoryType localityLoc.Type horizonStrat.RemarksReferenceID
holotypeMGUH 26407Geological Museum at the University of CopenhagenAubeterre−sur−DronneCampanianNielsen, 2002

Descriptions and remarks

Diagnosis.—Biogenic cavity characterized by an irregular, semicircular to circular outline largely positioned in the same plane of the substrate. Ends of the cavity may be bifurcated. Margin of the cavity may form lobes diverging outward. The cavity is subcircular to oval in cross−section.

Description.—The outline is highly variable and varies from horseshoe−like, i.e. semicircular, to a full circle (Figs. 1–3). Ends of the cavity may be bifurcated in some specimens (Figs. 1A, 2A). The ends are lobate or tubular. Apparently, there are no openings to the outer surface of the substrate. The margin is smooth where not covered by calcitic sparry cement (Fig. 4).


Occurrences


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