Clionoides Fenton et Fenton, 1932
Clionoides is junior synonym of Trypanites according to Wisshak et al., 2019a
Clionoides is nomen dubium Vinella according to Häntzschel, 1975
| ID | 16380 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Taxon | Clionoides |
| Author | Fenton et Fenton, 1932 |
| Reference | Fenton & Fenton, 1932a |
| Parent taxon | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Is valid | No |
Includes:
| Species | Reference | Valid? |
|---|---|---|
| Clionoides thomasi | Fenton & Fenton, 1932a | No |
| Clionoides utaturensis | Ghare, 1982 | No |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Clionoides Fenton & Fenton, 1932 | Furlong & McRoberts | 132 | Furlong & McRoberts, 2014 | |
| 1975 | Clionoides Fenton & Fenton, 1932 | Häntzschel | W127 | Häntzschel, 1975 | |
| 1932 | Clionoides nov. gen. | Fenton & Fenton | 47 | Fenton & Fenton, 1932a |
Descriptions and remarks
Branched, bifurcating.
Diagnosis.—Widely spaced, branched, irregularly disposed, moderately curved tubes; circular in cross section; variable in length. Tunnels may terminate with tapering or swollen end, or maintain a uniform diameter; walls and floors smooth or perforated. Complex three dimensional network involving tunnels, shafts, canals, microterraced bowl-shaped structures and cone extensions may be present. All located within the upper and middle shell substrate of the host.
Category of architectural design: 2.68. Branched tubular borings.