Psilonichnus isp.


Description: Psilonichnus is a vertically oriented burrow that normally shows Y-branching toward the burrow top. Psilonichnus is interpreted as a dwelling burrow for arthropods in dune or marsh environments; the most probable tracemaker was a crab, such as modern Ocypode.

Age: Holocene
Formation: Rice Bay Formation
Location: San Salvador Island, Bahamas
Collector:
Photographer: A. J. Martin

Age: Holocene
Formation: Rice Bay Formation
Location: San Salvador Island, Bahamas
Collector:
Photographer: A. J. Martin

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