- Cladoselachidae
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Cladoselachidae
Temporal range: Devonian-PermianA reconstruction of Cladoselache Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Chondrichthyes Subclass: Elasmobranchii Order: Cladoselachiformes Family: Cladoselachidae Genera - Cladolepis
- Deirolepis
- Ohiolepis
- Pristicladodus
- Cladodus
- Cladoselache
Cladoselachidae is an extinct family of cartilaginous fishes and among the earliest predecessors of modern sharks. They are the only members of the order Cladoselachiformes and were characterized by having an elongated body with a spine in each of the two dorsal fins.
References
- Cladoselachiformes, Dictionary of Zoology (1999).
- Evolution and paleontology (fish). Animal Aqua.
Categories:- Prehistoric sharks
- Shark stubs
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