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Pentichnus

Discussion

a burrow assigned to the activity of ophiuroids and asteroids,

Taxonomy
Pentichnus was named by Maerz et al. (1976).

It was assigned to Ichnofossils by Knaust and Neumann (2016).

Synonymy list
YearName and author
1976Pentichnus Maerz et al.
2016Pentichnus Knaust and Neumann

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RankNameAuthor
Ichnofossils
RankNameAuthor
genusPentichnusMaerz et al. 1976

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. †Pentichnus Maerz et al. 1976
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Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
D. Knaust and C. Neumann 2016Subcylindrical to subconical burrows with poorly to well-developed pentameral symmetry.