A rare fossil chimaera species from the Chimaeriformes order, characterized by unique recurved spinal structures discovered in prehistoric marine environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Prehistoric marine environments, likely deep continental shelf and slope regions during the period of its existence
Ecological Role
Potentially significant in understanding evolutionary adaptations of early cartilaginous fish lineages and marine ecosystem dynamics
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Presumed smooth cartilaginous exterior typical of chimaera species
- LIMBS WINGS Likely possessed cartilaginous fin structures characteristic of holocephalan fish
- HEAD SENSORY Typical chimaera cranial structure with potential specialized sensory adaptations
- BODY STRUCTURE Cartilaginous fish with distinctive recurved spinal elements arranged in a uniserial pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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