A prehistoric cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Cochliodontidae family, characteristic of the Chimaeriformes order, with unique morphological adaptations from the Paleozoic era.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely deep-water marine ecosystems during the Carboniferous period, potentially inhabiting continental shelf and oceanic regions
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to evolutionary dynamics of early marine vertebrate ecosystems
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermal structure, likely with minimal calcification compared to modern fish species
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral and dorsal fins adapted for marine locomotion, with potential specialized appendages for hunting
- HEAD SENSORY Advanced sensory structures including potential electroreception capabilities, characteristic of early cartilaginous fish
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body, typical of early holocephalan chimaeras, approximately 0.3-0.5 m in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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