A rare extinct holocephalan cartilaginous fish species from the late Paleozoic era, known for its unique morphological characteristics within the Deltoptychius genus of chimaeriform fishes.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely coastal and deep-water marine ecosystems during the Carboniferous to Permian periods
Ecological Role
Represented an important evolutionary lineage in early cartilaginous fish diversity, contributing to understanding marine vertebrate evolution
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous external skeleton with potential dermal denticle coverage
- LIMBS WINGS Likely possessed pectoral and dorsal fins characteristic of holocephalan morphology
- HEAD SENSORY Advanced sensory capabilities with potential electroreception adaptations
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body with probable flattened cranial region, typical of early chimaeriform fishes
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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