Species

Svalbardichnus trialobus Wisshak, Volohonsky, Seilacher et Freiwald, 2004

Taxon description

Wisshak et al., 2004a

Diagnosis: Three-lobed, bilaterally symmetrical trace, about twice as long as wide, preserved as convexhyparelief. The central lobe is longest, may bear lateral lobes to approximately two thirds of the lenght. The relief is highest near the posterior limit of the lateral lobes. The central lobe continues backward and tapers until it merges into the sole face.
Synonymy list
2004     Svalbardichnus trialobus igen . n., isp. n. — Wisshak et al. , pp. 163, fig. Figs. 3,4,8
Selection of related publications
Wisshak, M., Volohonsky, E., Seilacher, A., Freiwald, A. 2004. A trace fossil assemblage from fluvial Old Red deposits (Wood Bay Formation; Lower to Middle Devonian) of NW-Spitsbergen, Svalbard. Lethaia 37, 2, 149-163. DOI:10.1080/00241160410005763
Classification
Organism groupBiota
Ichnofossil groupIchnofossils
Bioturbation trace fossils
GenusSvalbardichnus
Speciestrialobus
References based on distribution