Clionolithes palmatus Clarke, 1908

ID16738
Fossil groupBioerosional trace fossils
TaxonClionolithes palmatus
AuthorClarke, 1908
ReferenceClarke, 1908
Parent taxonClionolithes
Is validYes
FADUpper Devonian
LADUpper Devonian
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Synonymy

YearSynonymAuthorPagesFigsReference
2017Clionolithes palmatus Clarke, 1908Wisshak276Wisshak, 2017
1963Cliononlithes solleiTalent379:1-8Talent, 1963
1908Clionolithes palmatusClarke16912:1–2Clarke, 1908

Type specimens

TypeNumberRepositoryType localityLoc.Type horizonStrat.RemarksReferenceID
lectotypeNYSM 6697New York State MuseumCorrell’s PointUpper DevonianWisshak, 2017

Descriptions and remarks

Emended diagnosis. Trace developed along a number of principal branches which curve in a regular manner, forming stretched and longitudinally buckled sheet-like fans or terminating in fine ramifications, producing a trace with a jagged or lobed outline. Branches may radiate from only one side of a main axis. Surface texture largely smooth, tips of branches connect to substrate surface.



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