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Ostracoderms: Occurrence and Features | Vertebrates | Chordata | Zoology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Ostracoderms 2. Important Features of Ostracoderms 3. Biological Significance 4. Inter-Relationship and Affinities. Occurrence of Ostracoderms: The earliest known vertebrates to appear in fossil record were jawless primitive fish-like animals collectively known as the ostracoderms. These were placed under the class Ostracodermi. The class Ostracodermi is represented by the fossil [...]

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Classification of Ostracoderms | Vertebrates | Chordata | Zoology

The Ostracodermi is divided into 2 subclasses and 5 suborders which are as follows: Subclass I. Monorhina: A single, large, slit-like median nostril on the top of the head between the eyes. The Monorhina has been divided into three orders: Order 1. Euphanerida: Silurian. This order is represented by a single genus and species Jamoytius kerwoodi, which was previously placed [...]

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