A prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Cochliodontidae family, belonging to the Chimaeriformes order, characterized by its unique dental and skeletal morphology during the Mesozoic era.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely deep-water oceanic zones with moderate temperatures during the Mesozoic period
Ecological Role
Potentially significant role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to marine ecosystem dynamics and evolutionary diversity
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous exterior with potential protective dermal features
- LIMBS WINGS Primitive pectoral and dorsal fins characteristic of early chimaeroid species
- HEAD SENSORY Likely advanced sensory structures for marine navigation and prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated cartilaginous body with distinctive dental plates, typical of early holocephalian fish groups
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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