Nihilichnus clavus LaBarge et Njau, 2024
| ID | 22002 |
|---|---|
| Fossil group | Bioerosional trace fossils |
| Taxon | Nihilichnus clavus |
| Author | LaBarge et Njau, 2024 |
| Reference | LaBarge & Njau, 2024 |
| Parent taxon | Nihilichnus |
| Is valid | Yes |
Synonymy
| Year | Synonym | Author | Pages | Figs | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nihilichnus clavus LaBarge and Njau (2024) | Hunt & Lucas | 344 | Hunt & Lucas, 2025a | |
| 2024 | Nihilichnus clavus n. isp. | LaBarge & Njau | 46 | 4 | LaBarge & Njau, 2024 |
Descriptions and remarks
Diagnosis: Circular to elliptical pits on the surface of vertebrate bone, not passing through cortical bone. Interior of pit evenly slopes to singular point with no obvious facets. Concavity may either be conical or hemispherical.