An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Cochliodontidae family, characterized by specialized tooth-like dental plates and belonging to the Chimaeriformes order.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely coastal and deep ocean regions during the Paleozoic era
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predator, contributing to evolutionary diversification of early marine vertebrates
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth cartilaginous exterior without typical scale coverage
LIMBS WINGSShark-like pectoral and dorsal fin structures for marine locomotion
HEAD SENSORYPrimitive sensory systems with potential electrosensory capabilities for marine navigation and prey detection
BODY STRUCTUREElongated cartilaginous body typical of early holocephalian fish, approximately 0.5-1.0 meters in estimated length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Richard Owen
