Abstract
The new ichnogenus Parataenidium is erected for back-filled tubular trace fossils that can appear superficially similar to Taenidium, but are divided horizontally into two distinct levels. Two ichnospecies are recognised: Parataenidium mullaghmorensis isp. nov. and Parataenidium moniliformis (Tate 1859). The latter ichnospecies is transferred from Eione Tate 1859, which is a junior homonym of Eione Rafinesque 1814, and therefore unavailable for Tate's ichnotaxon. The ichnogenus is an important component of late Paleozoic shallow-water siliciclastic sediments, and can be considered as a "guide" indicator for the Carboniferous.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 83-97 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Ichnos |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Carboniferous
- Eione
- Ireland
- Parataenidium
- Shallow-water
- Trace fossil