Re: Mesozoic burrows?

[Marilyn <coupequeen@home.com>]

At 10:09 PM -0400 7/29/01, John Bois wrote:
> Are there any burrows known from the Mesozoic--burrows from small to
> middle size mammals?  I saw a beautiful Miocene burrow at the Smithsonian
> and thought it strange that I've never read of one from the Mesozoic.

It depends on what you want to call an animal. If you include 
invertebrates as you should then yes, there are tons of burrows. Tons.

New pictures from the Upper Cretaceous Meeteetse Formation of Wyoming 
available of such, including those found on dunes (GORGEOUS) upon 
request. A caveat - I am leaving again tomorrow, and won't be back 
for about 3 weeks. So I will not have time to send them until I 
return. It's a tough life, (having your suitcase constantly packed) 
but somebody has to live it! ;^)

Best regards,
Marilyn W.
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                        Cincinnati Museum Center
                     Geier Collections and Research Center


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