A prehistoric marine cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, known primarily through fossil remains of dental structures belonging to the Cochliodontidae family of early chimaeras.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Shallow marine environments of North America during the late Paleozoic era, likely inhabiting coastal and continental shelf regions
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predatory species during the Carboniferous period, contributing to ecosystem dynamics and marine biodiversity
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous skeleton with potential dermal denticle coverage
- LIMBS WINGS Fin-based locomotion typical of early chimaera evolutionary design
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed electroreceptive capabilities and specialized sensory systems for marine predation
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous fish with specialized tooth-like dental plates characteristic of early holocephalian chimaeras
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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