Planolites

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

Planolites is an ichnogenus found throughout the Phanerozoic that is made during the feeding process of worm-like animals. The traces are generally small, 1–5 mm (0.039–0.197 in), unlined, and rarely branched, with fill that differs from the host rock.

See also

List of Ediacaran genera


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