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Dasyomyliobatis
''Dasyomyliobatis'' is an extinct stingray genus in the Monotypic taxon, monotypic Family (biology), family Dasyomyliobatidae, of the order Myliobatiformes. It contains a single species, ''D. thomyorkei'', known from the Eocene Monte Bolca Lagerstätte of Italy. The Binomial nomenclature, specific epithet references the English musician and Radiohead vocalist Thom Yorke. The genus is characterized by a unique hybrid dentition and pectoral fin morphology that allowed the shift from undulatory to oscillatory swimming (and a resulting shift from a benthic to pelagic lifestyle), and to exploit a variety of prey from soft-bodied to hard-shelled organisms. As suggested by the genus name, it displays intermediate traits between the whiptail stingrays (Whiptail stingray, Dasyatidae) and the eagle rays (Eagle ray, Myliobatidae), and can thus be considered a Transitional fossil, transitional form in the origin of pelagic rays. Dasyomyliobatidae is thought to represent a sister group to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dasyomyliobatis Reconstruction
''Dasyomyliobatis'' is an extinct stingray genus in the Monotypic taxon, monotypic Family (biology), family Dasyomyliobatidae, of the order Myliobatiformes. It contains a single species, ''D. thomyorkei'', known from the Eocene Monte Bolca Lagerstätte of Italy. The Binomial nomenclature, specific epithet references the English musician and Radiohead vocalist Thom Yorke. The genus is characterized by a unique hybrid dentition and pectoral fin morphology that allowed the shift from undulatory to oscillatory swimming (and a resulting shift from a benthic to pelagic lifestyle), and to exploit a variety of prey from soft-bodied to hard-shelled organisms. As suggested by the genus name, it displays intermediate traits between the whiptail stingrays (Whiptail stingray, Dasyatidae) and the eagle rays (Eagle ray, Myliobatidae), and can thus be considered a Transitional fossil, transitional form in the origin of pelagic rays. Dasyomyliobatidae is thought to represent a sister group to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
