An extinct cartilaginous fish species from the Holocephali class, known from fossil records of the Carboniferous period, characterized by specialized dental plates typical of ancient holocephalian groups.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments of North America, likely inhabiting shallow to moderate depth marine ecosystems during the late Paleozoic era.
Ecological Role
As a prehistoric marine predator, it played a crucial role in marine food webs and represented an evolutionary stage in chimaera fish development.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous external covering, potentially with dermal denticles characteristic of ancient marine vertebrates
- LIMBS WINGS Primitive fin structures consistent with early holocephalian evolutionary stages
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed enhanced sensory capabilities for marine hunting, with specialized dental plates for grinding prey
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton, streamlined marine predator form typical of early holocephalian fish
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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