Atlas of Trace Fossils in Well Core

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This book offers a comprehensive blend of high-quality photographs, figures, and texts focused on identifying trace fossils in both core and outcrop contexts. Ichnological data is increasingly vital for sedimentological and paleoenvironmental interpretations, impacting hydrocarbon exploration, aquifer characterization, and scientific drilling. After an introduction to trace fossil studies and ichnological fundamentals, the book details 39 trace fossils (ichnogenera) and associated features, including bioturbate textures, plant roots, borings, and pseudo-trace fossils, commonly found in well cores and outcrops. Each trace fossil is presented with core photographs and examples from outcrop, alongside relevant literature figures. Descriptions follow a consistent format, including ichnogenus name and author, with sections on morphology, ichnotaxonomy, substrate, core appearance, similar trace fossils, producers, ethology, depositional environment, ichnofacies, age, and reservoir quality. An extensive reference list for each chapter provides additional reading. This work reflects the author’s two decades of experience with trace fossils in core, making it a valuable resource for understanding these important geological features.