Griphognathus Explained

Griphognathus (from Greek, Modern (1453-);: γρίφος 'riddle') and Greek, Modern (1453-);: γνάθος 'jaw') is an extinct genus of lungfish from the late Devonian period of Europe and Australia.

Griphognathus was a specialized lungfish, about 60cm (20inches) long, with an elongated snout. The lower jaw and palate were lined with tooth-like denticles. Like all other lungfish, its skin was covered by overlapping scales, and it had an asymmetrical tail.[1]

Species

Notes and References

  1. Book: Palmer, D.. 1999 . The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals. Marshall Editions. London. 45. 1-84028-152-9.