An extinct cartilaginous fish species from the Late Paleozoic era, classified within the Chimaeriformes order and Cochliodontidae family, primarily known from fossil dental remains.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely inhabiting continental shelf and shallow oceanic regions during the Carboniferous to Permian periods (approximately 359-252 million years ago).
Ecological Role
Played a critical role in marine food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to ecosystem dynamics and evolutionary developments in early marine vertebrate communities.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Covered in placoid scales characteristic of cartilaginous fish
- LIMBS WINGS Possessed paired pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed advanced sensory capabilities with well-developed olfactory and electrosensory systems typical of early chondrichthyan species
- BODY STRUCTURE Characteristic of holocephalan fish, with a robust cartilaginous skeleton, streamlined body plan, and specialized dental plates for crushing marine invertebrates
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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