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Protopsephurus liui (skin and pectoral fins)


Bone guy

This is a closeup image of the extensive soft tissue preserved in this specimen: skin. The skin of this animal can visually be seen as bumpy, with tiny pits. The pits are infact a highly advanced system of sensory pores. The pores could detect the slightest amount of disturbance in the water aiding the fish in hunting. This combined with the sensors on the rostrum made for a remarkable radar system designed to help the fish hunt for the smallest of invertebrates.

 

The flamboyant pectoral fins are visible here aswell. Pretty cool.

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Chondrichthyes

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  • Taken with Apple iPad
  • Focal Length 4.3 mm
  • Exposure Time 1/15
  • f Aperture f/2.4
  • ISO Speed 64

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27 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said:

Nice fish!

This is in your collection? :faint:

Thanks! Yep he's sitting on my shelf :) 

 

I honestly never thought I would have the chance to own a paddlefish (Crossopholis are on the favorite auction site for thousands). And then this guy popped up for not much dough. 

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