Osteichnidae Höpner et Bertling, 2017
| ID | 16609 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Taxon | Osteichnidae |
| Author | Höpner et Bertling, 2017 |
| Reference | Höpner & Bertling, 2017 |
| Parent taxon | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Is valid | Yes |
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Descriptions and remarks
Remarks: This new ichnofamily is established in accordance with ICZN (1999, Art. 10.3) with Osteichnus as its type ichnogenus. It comprises all non-branched borings in bone substrates irrespective of their orientation, i.e., it does not include traces of biting or other types of bioerosion.