An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Holocephali class, characterized by unique dental and skeletal morphology during the Late Cretaceous period
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments, likely deep oceanic regions with tropical to subtropical paleoclimatic conditions
Ecological Role
Significant paleontological specimen representing early chimaera evolutionary adaptations and marine ecosystem dynamics
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermal covering with potential protective characteristics
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral and dorsal fins adapted for efficient marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Probable advanced sensory capabilities with specialized cranial structures for marine navigation
- BODY STRUCTURE Streamlined cartilaginous body typical of chimaera species, estimated total length around 0.5-1.2 meters
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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