Chondrites von Strenberg, 1833
DESCRIPTION: Large complexes of small root-like tunnels and shafts in dendritic patterns. Usually, burrows never cross, except by a different Chondrites system. Sometimes, look like bird feet. Form along bedding planes.
BEHAVIOR(S): Fodinichnia; Feeding burrows of a deposit feeding worm organism.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: Fully marine conditions perhaps indicative of low oxygen zones.
POSSIBLE TRACEMAKERS: Sipunculid or marine worm organism similar to modern polychaetes.
GEOLOGIC RANGE: Cambrian - recent
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES: (Fürsich, 1974a)(Crimes, 1987)