A prehistoric marine species of extinct holocephalan fish, characterized by specialized dental plates within the Cochliodontidae family, known from fossil records dating to the Paleozoic era.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely deep oceanic regions with complex benthic ecosystems during the late Paleozoic period
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a potential mid-level predator, contributing to ecosystem dynamics and evolutionary adaptation in early marine vertebrate communities
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous skin typical of holocephalan fish species
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for navigating marine habitats with potential specialized locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed advanced sensory capabilities for detecting prey in low-light marine environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton typical of chimaeras, with robust dental plates for crushing hard-shelled marine prey
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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