An extinct marine cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, known primarily through fossil dental remains in the Holocephali class
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely shallow continental shelf regions during the Carboniferous period (359-299 million years ago)
Ecological Role
Played a crucial role in marine food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to ecosystem dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous skeleton with potential smooth dermal denticle covering
- LIMBS WINGS No limb structures preserved, typical of cartilaginous marine fish design
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed advanced sensory capabilities typical of early chondrichthyan species
- BODY STRUCTURE Dental plate characteristic of early holocephalian fish, with spatulate (spoon-shaped) tooth structure
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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