Ellipsoideichnus Roselli, 1933?

DESCRIPTION: Arrangement of Celliforma-like cells attached to tunnels. Helicoidal tunnel with two opposite cells per whorl.

BEHAVIOR(S): Reproduction, dwelling.

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: Continental. Found in proximity to aquatic environments but above the watertable.

POSSIBLE TRACEMAKERS: Bees.

GEOLOGIC RANGE: Triassic-recent.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES: Genise, 2000; Hasiotis, 2003


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