Troglocladodus Explained

Troglocladodus (meaning 'cave Cladodus or 'cave branching-tooth')^[1] is an extinct genus of cartilaginous fish in the family Ctenacanthidae. Remains are known from Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, in limestone deposits dated to the Mississippian subperiod of the Carboniferous period. A single species has been identified, Troglocladodus trimblei, which is based on isolated teeth.^[2]

See also

• List of prehistoric cartilaginous fish genera

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shroer . Molly . 21 February 2024 . Two new species of ancient sharks identified through research at Mammoth Cave National Park . 27 October 2024 . nps.gov.
2. Hodnett . John-Paul M. . Toomey . Rickard . Egli . H. Chase . Ward . Gabe . Wood . John R. . Olson . Rickard . Tolleson . Kelli . Tweet . Justin S. . Santucci . Vincent L. . 2023-05-04 . New ctenacanth sharks (Chondrichthyes; Elasmobranchii; Ctenacanthiformes) from the Middle to Late Mississippian of Kentucky and Alabama . Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology . en . 43 . 3 . 10.1080/02724634.2023.2292599 . 0272-4634.