Skull of <i>Laccognathus embryi</i> (IMAGE)

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Skull of <i>Laccognathus embryi</i>

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This is a photograph and line drawing of the skull of Laccognathus embryi, a new species of predatory fish from the Devonian Period. Note the wide head, large mouth and small area for the eyes. Individual bones labeled on line drawing.

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Ted Daeschler/ANSP (image), K. Monoyios (illustration)

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