An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, belonging to the order Chimaeriformes and known from fossil dental remains.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of North America during the late Paleozoic era, likely inhabiting shallow coastal and continental shelf regions
Ecological Role
Played a role in marine food webs and ecological dynamics of Carboniferous marine ecosystems as a cartilaginous predatory fish
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous external structure with potential dermal denticles
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral and pelvic fins characteristic of early holocephalian fish design
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed specialized sensory structures for marine navigation and prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Chimaera-like body structure typical of early holocephalian fish, with a cartilaginous skeleton
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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