An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, belonging to the Holocephali class and Cochliodontidae family, characterized by unique dental morphology.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of North America during the Late Paleozoic era, primarily shallow continental shelf and marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Played a crucial role in marine food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to ecosystem dynamics and evolutionary processes of early chondrichthyan species
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous skin without traditional scales
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral fins adapted for efficient marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Advanced sensory capabilities with specialized dental plates for crushing marine prey
- BODY STRUCTURE Streamlined cartilaginous body typical of early chimaera species, approximately 0.5-1.2 m in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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