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Merostomichnites

Taxonomy
Merostomichnites was named by Packard (1900).

It was assigned to Ichnofossils by Hantzschel (1975).

Synonymy list
YearName and author
1900Merostomichnites Packard
1975Merostomichnites Hantzschel

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RankNameAuthor
Ichnofossils
RankNameAuthor
genusMerostomichnitesPackard 1900

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. †Merostomichnites Packard 1900
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Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
W. Hantzschel 1975Two parallel rows of circular bow- or spindle-shaped feet impressions; transversely or slightly obliquely arranged, opposite to each other.
Measurements
No measurements are available
No ecological data are available

Age range: base of the Botomian to the top of the Lochkovian or 516.00000 to 410.80000 Ma

Collections (3 total)


Time interval Ma Country or state Original ID and collection number
Atdabanian - Botomian521.0 - 512.9India (Uttarakhand) M. sp. (153700)
Botomian516.0 - 512.9China (Yunnan) M. sp. (139440)
Lochkovian419.2 - 410.8Norway M. sp., M. strandi (26929)