An extinct prehistoric chimaeroid fish species from the Carboniferous period, known for its distinctive tooth-like dental plates characterized by sharp, acute morphology.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of late Paleozoic era, primarily shallow continental shelf regions with abundant marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Key component of Carboniferous marine food webs, likely a predatory species contributing to paleontological understanding of early chondrichthyan evolution
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermis without typical scales
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins characteristic of holocephalian morphology
- HEAD SENSORY Likely advanced sensory capabilities with specialized cranial structures for detecting prey
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton typical of chimaeroid fish, streamlined body adapted for marine predation
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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