Biology:Zenaspis

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Short description: Extinct genus of jawless fishes

Zenaspis
Temporal range: Early Devonian
Zenaspis cf powriei.jpg
Fossil of Zenaspis powriei
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Zenaspis

Lankester, 1869

Zenaspis is an extinct genus of jawless fish which existed during the early Devonian period. Due to it being jawless, Zenaspis was probably a bottom feeder. The fish was around 10 inches (25 cm) in length. It had a horseshoe shaped head that probably sheltered a small brain.


Life reconstruction of Zenaspis pagei

References

Wikidata ☰ Q8069018 entry