Stratodus
| Stratodus | |
|---|---|
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| Restoration | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum: | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass: | Osteichthyes |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Alepisauriformes Regan, 1911 |
| Genus: | Stratodus |
Stratodus (meaning "stratosphere tooth") is a genus of prehistoric fish. This sleek fish has an upper jaw filled with multiple layers of tiny teeth.
References
- http://paleodb.org/cgi-bin/bridge.pl?action=checkTaxonInfo&taxon_no=35586&is_real_user=1
- http://www.keystonegallery.com/fossils/bony_fish.html
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