A prehistoric cartilaginous fish species belonging to the holocephalan subclass, characterized by its unique morphological adaptations in marine environments during the Mesozoic era.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely inhabiting coastal and continental shelf regions during the Jurassic period
Ecological Role
Key component of marine food webs, representing an evolutionary transitional form in chimaera fish development
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth cartilaginous skin with potential dermal denticle coverage
LIMBS WINGSPaired pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for marine locomotion
HEAD SENSORYSpecialized sensory structures for detecting prey and navigating marine environments, with potential electroreceptive capabilities
BODY STRUCTUREElongated cartilaginous body typical of chimaera species, approximately 1-1.5 meters in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Ghedoghedo
