Heterodontichnites Rinehart, Lucas et Spielmann, 2006
Heterodontichnites is junior synonym of Mandaodonites according to Wisshak et al., 2019a
| ID | 20412 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Type | Predation |
| Substrate | Osteic substrate |
| Taxon | Heterodontichnites |
| Author | Rinehart, Lucas et Spielmann, 2006 |
| Reference | Rinehart et al., 2006 |
| Parent taxon | Machichnidae |
| Is valid | Yes |
| FAD | Carnian |
| LAD | Carnian |
Includes:
| Species | Reference | Valid? |
|---|---|---|
| Heterodontichnites hunti | Rinehart et al., 2006 | Yes |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Heterodontichnites, igen. nov. | Rinehart, Lucas & Spielmann | 162 | Rinehart et al., 2006 |
Descriptions and remarks
Diagnosis: Tooth marks that differ from other tooth marks in
that they occur in an approximately straight or gently arcuate line and
comprise both antero-posteriorly elongate and approximately round
impressions in close proximity.