A prehistoric extinct species of cartilaginous fish belonging to the Holocephali class, characterized by its unique dental plate structures and inhabiting marine environments during the Paleozoic era.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely shallow coastal waters and continental shelves of North America during the late Carboniferous period
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to ecosystem dynamics and evolutionary diversification of early cartilaginous fish
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous exterior without scales, characteristic of holocephalan fish
- LIMBS WINGS Primitive pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Robust skull with specialized dental plates for crushing marine invertebrate prey
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body typical of early chimaeras, approximately 0.5-1.0 meters in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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