Ischyodus incisus is an extinct species of prehistoric cartilaginous fish belonging to the Chimaeriformes order, characterized by its unique morphological features from the Paleozoic era.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of the Paleozoic period, likely inhabiting continental shelf and deep ocean zones with moderate temperatures and rich marine ecosystems
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to ecosystem balance and marine biodiversity during its evolutionary period
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous dermal covering with potential protective denticle structures
- LIMBS WINGS Paired pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for controlled marine locomotion with hydrodynamic efficiency
- HEAD SENSORY Specialized sensory structures including electrosensory ampullae of Lorenzini for detecting prey and navigating marine environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body with robust skeletal framework, typical of holocephalian fish with approximately 0.6-1.2 m total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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