Oplidactylapes Mustoe and Hopkins, 2013

JUNIOR SYNONYM(S): N/A

DESCRIPTION: Track consists of four-toed manus and three-toed pes impressions. Tracks have a width between 5-10 cm. Tracks are plantigrade. Anterior-end of the digits and the heel pads are deeply impressed. Heel pads are broad posteriorly. Foot-length to foot-width ratio is nearly equal. Manus digits I and IV curve slightly towards the center of the track while digits II-III are straight. Manus digits are triangular in shape. Angle of divarication between manus digits I-IV is about 63 degrees. Pes digits have a broad, rounded shape. Angle of divarication for pes digits II-IV is about 60 degrees.

BEHAVIOR(S): Repichnia

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: Continental; terrestrial

POSSIBLE TRACEMAKERS: Perissodactyl mammals.

GEOLOGIC RANGE: Eocene

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