Bergaueria Temporal range:
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Bergaueria radiata | |
Trace fossil classification ![]() | |
(unranked): | incertae sedis |
Ichnogenus: | †Bergaueria Prantl |
Bergaueria is an Ediacaran–Silurian[1] trace fossil believed to represent the dwelling trace of Cnidarians (Actinia – sea anemones).[2] It likely caused mixing and fluid exchange into the sediment (bioirrigation).[3] Similar traces (Cheiichnus) can be made by rotational movement of arthropods.[4]