A large collection of the trace fossil Rhizocorallium from Middle Triassic Polish part Germanic Basin (Peri-Tethys) is analysed and their ichnotaxonomical classification presented. Special attention given to deep form with a vertical retrusive spreite, filled faecal pellets, detailed documentation this structure, based on isolated specimens serial sections. This analysis also reveals ∩-shaped d...

BACKGROUND Sauropterygia is an abundant and successful group of Triassic marine reptiles. Phylogenetic relationships of Triassic Sauropterygia have always been unstable and recently questioned. Although specimens occur in high numbers, the main problems are rareness of diagnostic material from the Germanic Basin and uniformity of postcranial morphology of eosauropterygians. In the current paper...

Based on the analysis and interpretation of maps, remote sensing data published in literature, environmental reconnaissance, this article discusses transformations Wojkowice area southern Poland (up to year 2020). A comprehensive was carried out concerning spatial development, mining activity, hydrogeological conditions biotic environment. The current state also characterized. Mining activity v...