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Wachsmuth's Deltoptychius Chimaeroid

Wachsmuth's Deltoptychius Chimaeroid

Deltoptychius wachsmuthi

A prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Chimaeriformes order, characterized by its unique morphological adaptations during the Paleozoic era.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Marine environments of North America, primarily in Carboniferous period sedimentary formations

Ecological Role

Important index fossil for understanding marine biodiversity and paleoenvironmental conditions of late Paleozoic marine ecosystems

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermal covering without true scales
  • LIMBS WINGS Paired pectoral fins adapted for efficient marine locomotion
  • HEAD SENSORY Specialized sensory apparatus with potential electroreception capabilities
  • BODY STRUCTURE Compact, streamlined cartilaginous body typical of early holocephalian fish, approximately 20-30 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Paleobiology
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