Rhopalondendrina contra Wisshak, 2017
| ID | 16769 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Taxon | Rhopalondendrina contra |
| Author | Wisshak, 2017 |
| Reference | Wisshak, 2017 |
| Parent taxon | Rhopalondendrina |
| Is valid | Yes |
| FAD | Miocene |
| LAD | Miocene |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rhopalondendrina contra igen. et isp. nov | Wisshak | 73 | 29 | Wisshak, 2017 |
Type specimens
| Type | Number | Repository | Type locality | Loc. | Type horizon | Strat. | Remarks | Reference | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| holotype | SMF XXX 871 | Senckenberg Institute in Frankfurt, Germany | Fossil Beach, Balcombe Bay | Miocene | Balcome Clay, Fyansford Formation, Middle Miocene | Wisshak, 2017 |
Descriptions and remarks
Diagnosis. Entrance tunnel prostrate or crossing the substrate vertically, leading to a plexus of strongly anastomosing galleries on the same or opposing substrate surface. Plexus covered with short spiny protrusions, some of which connect to the substrate surface.