An extinct cartilaginous fish species from the Chimaeriformes order, known primarily through fossil dental remains dating to the late Cretaceous period.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine paleoenvironments, likely deep coastal and continental shelf regions of prehistoric oceans
Ecological Role
Represented a key component of marine predatory ecosystems during the late Cretaceous period, contributing to marine food web dynamics
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous skeleton with likely smooth or slightly textured skin surface
- LIMBS WINGS Presumed to have had paired pectoral and pelvic fins characteristic of chimaeriform fish
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed advanced sensory capabilities typical of holocephalan fish, including electroreception
- BODY STRUCTURE Primarily known from dental fossil evidence, suggesting a chimaera-like body plan with cartilaginous skeleton
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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