Isopodichnus is an ichnogenus of trace fossil. Ribbon-like in form, Isopodichnus traces were likely formed by the activity of an isopod crustacean foraging within the preserved sediment. Parallel to the bedding plane, a central furrow is flanked by two hypichnial ridges. Trails may also exhibit scratch marks and be associated with Rusophycus-like resting traces. Isopodichnus are very similar in form to Cruziana traces, making delineation of the two forms difficult, and controversial [1].
Isopodichnus trace fossil from the upper carboniferous - (Scotland, St Monans, Fife) (two penny piece for scale)
Close up
Cruziana trace, possibly formed by a Trilobite.
See also[]
- Cruziana
- Ichnology
- Trace fossil
- St Monans
External links[]
- Chuck D. Howell's Ichnogenera Photos
- Trace fossils By Richard Granville Bromley, page on Isopodichnus
