An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Cochliodontidae family, characterized by unique dental and skeletal structures from the Paleozoic era, specifically the Carboniferous period.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of the Carboniferous period, likely inhabiting shallow coastal waters and continental shelf ecosystems
Ecological Role
Played a significant role in marine food webs as a predatory species, contributing to evolutionary diversity of early chondrichthyan fish lineages
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Covered in placoid scales characteristic of early cartilaginous fish species
- LIMBS WINGS Possessed paired pectoral and pelvic fins adapted for marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed well-developed sensory systems including electroreception and olfactory capabilities
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous skeleton, streamlined body typical of early holocephalan fish, estimated total body length around 0.5-1.0 meters
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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