An extinct holocephalan fish species from the Carboniferous period, characterized by its distinctive dental and skeletal morphology within the Cochliodontidae family
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of North America during the late Paleozoic era, likely inhabiting shallow continental shelf and coastal marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to ecosystem dynamics and evolutionary biodiversity during the Carboniferous period
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermal covering without typical fish scales
- LIMBS WINGS Paired pectoral and pelvic fins typical of holocephalan anatomical design
- HEAD SENSORY Specialized dental plates and robust cranial structure adapted for crushing marine invertebrate prey
- BODY STRUCTURE Chimaera-like body plan with cartilaginous skeleton, approximately 0.5-1.0 m in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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