Lacrimichnus Santos, Mayoral et Muñiz, 2003

ID15882
Fossil groupBioerosional trace fossils
TaxonLacrimichnus
AuthorSantos, Mayoral et Muñiz, 2003
ReferenceSantos et al., 2003
Parent taxonCentrichnidae
FADDarriwilian
LADRecent

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Description(s)

Knaust, 2012a:

Unbranched, cylindrical.

Buatois et al., 2017:

Category of architectural design: 2.76. Single circular to tear-shaped attachment bioerosion traces.

Santos et al., 2003:

Diagnosis: Surface marks with oval to slightly ellipsoidal margin terminating on sharp end, with overall teardrop-shape. The margin clearly distinguished by colour of surrounding substrate, which is usually more heavily weathered or eroded, or by fairly deep, wide boring. Marks are smooth or exhibit light ornamentation consisting of discrete, shallow series of eccentric borings on interior.

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