This book provides readers with a well-balanced blend of high-quality photographs figures and
accompanying texts on the identification of trace fossils both in core and in outcrop.
Ichnological data has become increasingly important in sedimentological and paleoenvironmental
interpretations not only in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons but also in the
characterization of aquifers and in scientific drilling. Following an introduction to the study
of trace fossils in core and an outline of ichnological basics principles and concepts the
book provides detailed descriptions and interpretations of 39 trace fossils (ichnogenera) and
associated features (such as bioturbate texture plant roots and their traces borings and
pseudo-trace fossils) commonly encountered in well cores and in outcrop. The trace fossils are
highlighted by their expression in well cores and illustrated with carefully prepared
eye-catching core photographs. This unique information is complemented by examples of trace
fossils in outcrop as well as relevant key figures from the literature. Each description is
presented in a consistent manner stating the ichnogenus name and author in the title followed
by sections on the morphology and size ichnotaxonomy substrate appearance in core similar
trace fossils producers ethology depositional environment ichnofacies age and reservoir
quality. An extensive list of references per chapter for further reading rounds out the book
which is based on the author's continuous work with trace fossils in core over the past two
decades.
