Masrichnus Bown, 1980


DESCRIPTION: Combs of cells connected to a central corridor.

BEHAVIOR(S): Food-hoarding structures; secondarily as dwelling structures for queen and offspring. Nests and cocoons.

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: Fully continental.

POSSIBLE TRACEMAKERS: Wasps.

GEOLOGIC RANGE: Triassic-recent.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES: Hasiotis, 2002, 2006


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