An extinct cartilaginous fish species from the Holocephali class, known from fossil remains dating to the Late Carboniferous period (approximately 323-299 million years ago).
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments, primarily shallow to moderate depth marine ecosystems of the Paleozoic era, likely inhabiting continental shelf regions
Ecological Role
Significant prehistoric marine predator, contributing to understanding early chondrichthyan evolutionary diversity and marine ecosystem dynamics
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous dermal structures, potentially with rugose (wrinkled) surface textures as indicated by species name
- LIMBS WINGS Pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for marine locomotion, with probable relatively primitive fin structures
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed specialized sensory structures for detecting marine prey, including potential electroreceptive capabilities
- BODY STRUCTURE Typical holocephalan body plan with robust cartilaginous skeleton, elongated fusiform shape characteristic of early chimaeroid fishes
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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