A rare prehistoric holocephalan fish species from the extinct Cochliodontidae family, known from fossil records dating to the Paleozoic era, specifically the late Carboniferous period.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely deep oceanic regions with complex benthic ecosystems during the Carboniferous period (approximately 323-299 million years ago)
Ecological Role
Significant index fossil for understanding marine biodiversity and evolutionary transitions in early cartilaginous fish lineages
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth cartilaginous external covering, potentially with dermal denticle structures
- LIMBS WINGS Paired fins adapted for marine locomotion, potential specialized appendages for bottom-dwelling behavior
- HEAD SENSORY Primitive sensory structures, likely advanced electroreception capabilities for marine navigation
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton, elongated body typical of early chimaera species, estimated total length around 0.5-1.0 meters
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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