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Vertebrate Zoology
Ostracoderms (Extinct Agnathans)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Period of Ostracoderms | Silurian and Devonian (440-360 million years ago) |
| Characteristics of Ostracoderms | Dermal bone plates; Endoskeletal cartilage elements; Notochord; Jawlass; Unidirectional gills |
| Dermal Bone Plate in Ostracoderms | Exoskeletal; Formed in skin; lead to scales; Had dentine and enamel on top |
| Feeding Habits of Ostracoderms | Bony plates around mouth; Muscular pharynx; Feeding via suction; Benthic environment |