Planolites

Planolites
Planolites sp. fossil at the Geological Museum in Copenhagen
Trace fossil classification
Ichnogenus: Planolites

Planolites is an ichnogenus found throughout the Phanerozoic. It is generally small (1-5 mm), unlined, and rarely branched, with fill that differs from the host rock. Planolites are trace fossils made during the feeding process of ancient wormlike animals.

See also

List of Ediacaran genera


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