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Polyisthmus

Taxonomy
Polyisthmus was named by Barthel (1969).

It was assigned to Ichnofossils by Hantzschel (1975).

Synonymy list
YearName and author
1969Polyisthmus Barthel
1975Polyisthmus Hantzschel

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RankNameAuthor
Ichnofossils
RankNameAuthor
genusPolyisthmusBarthel 1969

If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.

G. †Polyisthmus Barthel 1969
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Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
W. Hantzschel 1975Fragmentary burrows, long-cylindrical to tapering; regularly widening and narrowing (3 to 9 mm wide); intervals of constrictions sometimes variable; cross section circular to oval; wall smooth; greatest length of fragments observed about 3 cm; whole burrow consists of 2 parallel pieces which converge V-shaped downward; mostly only washed-out fragments of whole broken burrows preserved.