In Depth Gillicus was related to another Cretaceous bony fish, Xiphactinus, and with it shared a streamlined body with a strongly upturned mouth. These characteristic features have led both fish to be compared to the modern day Tarpon, although neither of them are actually related to it. Gillicus had several small sharp teeth in its … Read more
In Depth The broad range of fossils discovered around the world suggests that the bony fish Xiphactinus had a cosmopolitan distribution. A comparable similar fish with regards to appearance is the modern day Tarpon. Although Tarpon are not related to the ancient Xiphactinus, their streamlined bodies and strongly upturned mouths bear a striking resemblence. One … Read more