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Myzostomites

Taxonomy
Myzostomites was named by Clarke (1921) [Sepkoski's age data: O Sepkoski's reference number: 1066].

It was assigned to Ichnofossils by Hantzschel (1975); and to Myzostomaria by Sepkoski (2002).

Synonymy list
YearName and author
1921Myzostomites Clarke
1975Myzostomites Hantzschel
2002Myzostomites Sepkoski

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RankNameAuthor
Ichnofossils
RankNameAuthor
genusMyzostomitesClarke 1921

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. †Myzostomites Clarke 1921
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Diagnosis
ReferenceDiagnosis
W. Hantzschel 1975Gall-like protuberances on crinoid stems, with a central perforation.
Measurements
No measurements are available
Life habit: boringg
Comments: LIFE HISTORY: Data from Kobluk et al (1978).g
Created: 2009-07-20 11:34:30
Modified: 2009-07-20 13:34:30
Source: g = genus
Reference: Kobluk et al. 1978
Collections
No collection or age range data are available