Stipitichnus Genise, 1995,
| ID | 16396 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| CAD | Cylindrical vertical to oblique borings |
| Type | Macroboring |
| Substrate | Xylic substrate |
| Taxon | Stipitichnus |
| Author | Genise, 1995, |
| Reference | Genise, 1995 |
| Parent taxon | Trypanitidae |
| Is valid | Yes |
| FAD | Campanian |
| LAD | Maastrichtian |
Includes:
| Species | Reference | Valid? |
|---|---|---|
| Stipitichnus koppae | Genise, 1995 | Yes |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Stipitichnus n. igen. | Genise | 291 | Genise, 1995 |
Descriptions and remarks
Unbranched, cylindrical.
Category of architectural design: 2.59. Cylindrical vertical to oblique borings.
Diagnosis: Longitudinal borings, mostly parallel,without branching, and with circular cross-sections. Someborings exhibit rounded terminations, and most of themdo not have any outer layer and are empty. Borings are in apermineralized stem of a palm, which exhibits well pre-served cellular structure.