Xylokrypta Tapanila et Roberts, 2012
| ID | 16422 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| CAD | Clavate-shaped borings |
| Type | Macroboring |
| Substrate | Xylic substrate |
| Taxon | Xylokrypta |
| Author | Tapanila et Roberts, 2012 |
| Reference | Tapanila & Roberts, 2012 |
| Parent taxon | Gastrochaenolitidae |
| Is valid | Yes |
| FAD | Norian |
| LAD | Norian |
Includes:
| Species | Reference | Valid? |
|---|---|---|
| Xylokrypta durossi | Tapanila & Roberts, 2012 | Yes |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Xylokrypta igen. nov. | Tapanila & Roberts | 3 | Tapanila & Roberts, 2012 |
Descriptions and remarks
Diagnosis. Curved boring in wood substrate consisting of two
shafts that connect at depth to a central chamber. Meniscate frass
fills one shaft and part of the upper central chamber.