An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Holocephali class, known from fossil remains dating to the Carboniferous period, characterized by its distinctive dental plates used for crushing marine invertebrates.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of North America, predominantly shallow coastal and continental shelf regions during the late Paleozoic era, approximately 320-300 million years ago.
Ecological Role
As a prehistoric marine predator, played a crucial role in Carboniferous marine food webs, likely consuming hard-shelled marine invertebrates and contributing to ecological balance.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous exterior with potential dermal denticle coverage
- LIMBS WINGS Possessed fin structures typical of early holocephalian fish, adapted for marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed well-developed sensory systems for marine navigation and prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Chimaeroid fish with robust body, cartilaginous skeleton, and specialized crushing dental plates
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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