Granulohyalichnus McLoughlin et Furnes, 2009
| ID | 16355 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| CAD | Globular to spherical borings |
| Type | Microboring |
| Substrate | Siliceous substrate |
| Taxon | Granulohyalichnus |
| Author | McLoughlin et Furnes, 2009 |
| Reference | McLoughlin et al., 2009 |
| Parent taxon | Planobolidae |
| Is valid | Yes |
| FAD | Paleoarchean |
| LAD | Recent |
Includes:
| Species | Reference | Valid? |
|---|---|---|
| Granulohyalichnus vulgaris | McLoughlin et al., 2009 | Yes |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Granulohyalichnus igen. nov. McLoughlin & Furnes 2008 | McLoughlin et al. | McLoughlin et al., 2009 |
Descriptions and remarks
Unbranched, spheroidal
Category of architectural design: 2.64. Globular to spherical borings.
Diagnosis. Spherical structures found along fractures, on vesicle walls and around the margins of volcanic glass fragments. Occur as isolated granules, or irregular clusters of granules that can coalesce to form bands of granular textures.