An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, belonging to the Holocephali class of marine chondrichthyans, characterized by its unique dental plate structure.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments during the Carboniferous period, likely inhabiting shallow to moderate ocean depths with complex marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Important component of Carboniferous marine food webs, potentially serving as a mid-level predator in early marine vertebrate communities
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous external covering without typical fish scales
- LIMBS WINGS Primitive pectoral and pelvic fins characteristic of early holocephalian fish
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed sensory structures for marine navigation and prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous fish with a shark-like body plan, elongated form typical of early chimaeras
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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