Quebecichnus Hofmann, 1972


DESCRIPTION: Uniformly branching, recto-linear branching tunnels that form boxwork or mazework burrow systems developed along bedding planes commonly filled with cylindroidal to ellipsoidal pellets. Burrows show multiple laminations indicative of upward displacement of burrows during successive stages, similar to that of Teichichnus.

BEHAVIOR(S): Fodinichnia (deposit feeding) and domichnia (dwelling) burrows of deposit feeders.

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: Shallow to deep marine settings

POSSIBLE TRACEMAKERS: Crustacean

GEOLOGIC RANGE: Cambrian - ?recent

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REMARKS: Thalassinoides variant