Research actuality and new advances in ichnology: outline of the 8th International Ichnofabric Workshop
Gong Yiming Hu Bin Qi Yong’an Zhang Guocheng
1 Faculty of Earth Science, State Key Laboratory of Geo-Processes and Mineral resources, China University of Geosciences; Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
2 Institute of Resources & Environment, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, Henan, 454003, China
The Eighth International Ichnofabric Workshop was held at the University of Auckland, New Zealand in February 17~23, 2005. More then forty ichnologists from twelve countries attended the workshop. Six topics were concerned, which included the ichnotaxonomy and morphology-function analysis of trace fossils; detailed study and re-explanation of complex trace fossils and ichnofabrics; modeling of trace fossils and investigation of modern biogenic traces; other overlooked phenomena and rarely known problems related to trace fossils being stressed; new advances being made in the study of continental trace fossils and ichnofabrics; 3-D modeling of ichnofabrics and its application in oil-gas exploration. The application of new technology greatly promotes the development of ichnology.
