Paracanthopterygii

 


 

 Mcconichthys - A Cretaceous paracanthopterygian.

 

Neopterygian node W: Well developped ctenoid scales, ascending and articular processes are expanded.

 

The paracanthopterygians include forms from the Late Cretaceous on to today. These include clingfishes, haddock, cod, and anglerfish - some 250 genera in total.

 


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