An extinct prehistoric cartilaginous fish species from the Carboniferous period, belonging to the Cochliodontidae family of Holocephali class, characterized by unique dental plate structures.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine environments of the Carboniferous period (approximately 359-299 million years ago), likely inhabiting shallow coastal and continental shelf ecosystems in prehistoric oceanic regions.
Ecological Role
Played a crucial role in marine food webs as a predatory cartilaginous fish, contributing to ecosystem balance and evolutionary diversity during the Carboniferous period.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Cartilaginous dermal structure with potential placoid scale coverage
- LIMBS WINGS Possessed specialized fin structures for marine locomotion, with probable pectoral and dorsal fin adaptations
- HEAD SENSORY Likely possessed advanced sensory capabilities with potential electroreception for marine navigation and prey detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Characteristic chimaera-like body structure with cartilaginous skeleton, elongated torpedo-shaped form typical of early holocephalian sharks
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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