A prehistoric marine cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Chimaeriformes order, characterized by its distinctive broad jaw structure and prehistoric evolutionary lineage.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, likely inhabiting continental shelf and upper continental slope regions with depths between 100-800 meters
Ecological Role
Potential role in deep-sea ecosystem food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to marine biodiversity during its geological period
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous external covering with potential protective dermal denticle structures
- LIMBS WINGS Possessing characteristic chimaera-style pectoral fins and potential hydrodynamic body design
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed electroreceptive capabilities and advanced sensory adaptations for deep marine hunting
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body typical of chimaera species, with a robust skull and broad jaw configuration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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