Fossichnus Nielsen, Nielsen et Bromley, 2003
Fossichnus is junior synonym of Oichnus according to Wisshak et al., 2015
| ID | 16357 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Taxon | Fossichnus |
| Author | Nielsen, Nielsen et Bromley, 2003 |
| Reference | Nielsen et al., 2003 |
| Parent taxon | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Is valid | No |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Fossichnus Nielsen, Nielsen & Bromley, 2003 | Blisset & Pickerill | 86 | Blissett & Pickerill, 2007 | |
| 2003 | Fossichnus igen. nov. | Nielsen, Nielsen & Bromley | 3 | Nielsen et al., 2003 |
Descriptions and remarks
Unbranched, groove, etching.
Diagnosis.Biogenic concavity characterized by a circular to oval groove. Outer border conforms with inner border, both sharp in outline. Parts of the groove may penetrate through the substrate. Situated in skeletal substrates.