A prehistoric cartilaginous fish species belonging to the genus Edaphodon, characterized by its unique dental and skeletal morphology within the Chimaeriformes order.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely deep-water oceanic zones during the Cretaceous period with potential distribution in temperate to subtropical marine ecosystems.
Ecological Role
Represents an important evolutionary link in the development of early holocephalan fish, providing insights into marine biodiversity and evolutionary transitions.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermal covering with potential protective adaptations
- LIMBS WINGS Possessing characteristic chimaera-like pectoral and dorsal fins adapted for marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed specialized sensory structures for detecting prey in low-light marine environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton with elongated body, typical of chimaera species, approximately 0.5-1.0 m in estimated total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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