An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species belonging to the Cochliodontidae family, characterized by specialized dental structures from the Late Paleozoic era.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments during the Carboniferous to Permian geological periods, likely inhabiting shallow to mid-depth ocean regions.
Ecological Role
Significant in understanding evolutionary adaptations of early cartilaginous fish and marine ecosystem dynamics of the Paleozoic era.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous external structure with potential dermal denticle covering
- LIMBS WINGS Likely possessed pectoral and dorsal fin structures characteristic of early chimaera species
- HEAD SENSORY Specialized dental plates and potential sensory adaptations for marine predation
- BODY STRUCTURE Streamlined cartilaginous fish body typical of early holocephalans, approximately 0.5-1.0 meters in estimated length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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