Fossichnus Nielsen, Nielsen et Bromley, 2003

ID16357
Fossil groupBioerosional trace fossils
TaxonFossichnus
AuthorNielsen, Nielsen et Bromley, 2003
ReferenceNielsen et al., 2003
Parent taxonBioerosional trace fossils

Description(s)

Knaust, 2012a:

Unbranched, groove, etching.

Nielsen et al., 2003:

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.