Genus
Clionoides Fenton et Fenton, 1932
Current taxon already exists. See initial taxon Trypanites
Taxon ID: 16380
Fossil group: Ichnofossils
Belongs to: Bioerosional trace fossils
Other version of taxon: Trypanites
Baltoscandian species (in database):
Taxon description
Buatois et al., 2017
Category of architectural design: 2.68. Branched tubular borings.
Furlong & McRoberts, 2014
Diagnosis.—Widely spaced, branched, irregularly disposed, moderately curved tubes; circular in cross section; variable in length. Tunnels may terminate with tapering or swollen end, or maintain a uniform diameter; walls and floors smooth or perforated. Complex three dimensional network involving tunnels, shafts, canals, microterraced bowl-shaped structures and cone extensions may be present. All located within the upper and middle shell substrate of the host.
Knaust, 2012a
Branched, bifurcating.
Klassificering