Ichnogenus

taxon based on the fossilized work of an organism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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An ichnogenus is a trace fossil. The names are a category of taxonomy for fossil traces whose origin is not exactly known. They are a part of taxonomy called ichnology.

Very common trace fossils are dinosaur trackways and fossil burrows of worm-like creatures in ancient sea floors.

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