An extinct prehistoric chimaeroid fish species from the Paleozoic era, characterized by unique dental structures and belonging to the Cochliodontidae family of cartilaginous fishes.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of the Paleozoic period, likely inhabiting continental shelf and deep ocean regions during the late Carboniferous to early Permian epochs.
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to evolutionary diversity of early holocephalan lineages.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous exterior with potential dermal denticle coverage
- LIMBS WINGS Paired pectoral fins with probable hydrofoil-like characteristics for efficient marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Robust cranial structure with specialized tooth-like dental plates for crushing marine invertebrate prey
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body typical of chimaeroid fishes, 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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