An extinct cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, belonging to the Holocephali class and Cochliodontidae family. A prehistoric marine organism known primarily through fossil evidence.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Ancient marine environments during the Carboniferous period, likely inhabiting shallow coastal and reef ecosystems with complex marine topography.
Ecological Role
Played a critical role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to ecosystem dynamics and evolutionary biodiversity of early marine vertebrate communities.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous skin typical of early holocephalian species
- LIMBS WINGS Possessed specialized pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed well-developed sensory systems for detecting prey in marine environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body typical of early chimaera-like fish, with specialized dental plates for crushing marine invertebrates
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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