Bee-nest pseudofossils from Montana, Wyoming, and south-west Africa
Sando WJ. 1972. Bee-nest pseudofossils from Montana, Wyoming, and south-west Africa. Journal of Paleontology. 46:421-425
Describes and illustrates subovate, cell-like patterns on Precambrian and Mississippian rock surfaces in Wyoming and Montana locations. The pattern origin is the result of nest-building activity of modern bees. Morphology of the Montana markings most likely share the origin of the Wyoming site, where bee pupae of the genus Osmia, a holarctic bee) were identified conclusively. A site in Africa is also described.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Sando, William
- Units
- GLAC , ROMN
- Keywords
- altyn limestone, Montana, Museums & Collections, Paleontology, Physical Sciences, Precambrian, pseudofossils, siyeh limestone, Wyoming