lathraios
Lathraios is a genus of extinct cartilaginous fish that lived during the Carboniferous period. Fossil remains of Lathraios have been found in North America and Europe. This ancient shark is characterized by its unusual tooth morphology, which differs significantly from modern sharks. The teeth of Lathraios are generally small and triangular, often with serrated edges, and were likely adapted for shearing or grasping prey.
The paleoecology of Lathraios suggests it inhabited shallow marine environments. Its diet likely consisted of smaller
Fossil discoveries have provided insights into the skeletal structure of Lathraios, revealing a body shape consistent