Ichnofacies, recurring trace fossil assemblages in specific environments, illuminate past ecosystems. This article briefly describes invertebrate and vertebrate types, viewed as ecological patterns shaped by environment and fauna evolution. ...

Dinosaur tracks are quite numerous in many areas of the world. They provide rich scientific information about the behavior of these remarkable animals, their movement, the structure of their limbs, the paleoenvironments of their habitats, and their geographical distribution. ...

Ichnology explores fossilized traces left by ancient organisms, revealing their behavior and environments. This article examines the origins of ichnology, the oldest discovered traces, how footprints shaped dinosaur research, trace fossil preservation, and their role in evolutionary reconstructions. ...