An extinct cartilaginous fish species from the late Paleozoic era, known from dental fossil remains found in North American marine deposits.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments during the Carboniferous to Permian periods, likely inhabiting shallow to moderate depth marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predatory chondrichthyan, contributing to ecological dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Covered in placoid scales characteristic of cartilaginous fish lineages
- LIMBS WINGS Possessed fins adapted for marine locomotion, probable pectoral and dorsal fin configurations
- HEAD SENSORY Likely had well-developed sensory systems for marine predation, including potential electroreception capabilities
- BODY STRUCTURE Chimaera-like body plan typical of early holocephalian fishes, with cartilaginous skeleton and specialized dental plates
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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