Schematic reconstruction of trace-fossil distribution under regressive conditions in a tide-dominated delta

formed in an embayment (Orinoco Oil Belt), and wave-dominated delta and shoreface-offshore complex facing
the open sea (Oritupano Oil Field). (A) Lower delta-plain deposits contain Beaconites antarcticum (Be) in highly
bioturbated floodplain mudstone located in the freshwater portion of the inner deltaic zone. (B) Deltaic
distributary-channel deposits are sparsely bioturbated by Ophiomorpha nodosa (Op). (C) Interdistributary-bay
deposits display low-diversity suites and low bioturbation of Planolites montanus (Pl), Teichichnus rectus (Te),
Thalassinoides isp. (Th), Palaeophycus tubularis (Pat), and Palaeophycus heberti (Pah). (D) Sandy distributary
mouth-bar deposits record isolated specimens of Ophiomorpha nodosa (Op). (E) Sparsely bioturbated storm-
dominated delta-front deposits contain Ophiomorpha nodosa (Op), Teichichnus rectus (Te), Thalassinoides isp.
(Th), Asterosoma (As), Rosselia socialis (Ro), Planolites montanus (Pl), Palaeophycus tubularis (Pat), and
Skolithos linearis (Sk). (F) Sparsely bioturbated storm-dominated prodelta deposits contain Planolites montanus
(Pl), Palaeophycus heberti (Pah), Rhizocorallium isp. (Rh), Thalassinoides isp. (Th), and Chondrites isp. (Ch). (G)
Strandplain (shoreface-offshore complex) deposits contain high-diversity suites and variable intensities of
bioturbation, including Ophiomorpha nodosa (Op), Teichichnus rectus (Te), Thalassinoides isp. (Th),
Asterosoma isp. (As), Rosselia socialis (Ro), Planolites montanus (Pl), Palaeophycus tubularis (Pat),
Palaeophycus heberti (Pah), Phycosiphon incertum (Ph), Rhizocorallium isp. (Rh), and Chondrites isp. (Ch).