Leptolepis

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In Depth        Although Leptolepis may just be a little unremarkable looking fish,‭ ‬it is important as it is the first true bony fish that is known in the fossil record.‭ ‬Its predecessors had cartilagninous skeletons meaning they would only preserve when conditions were absolutely right.‭        There are several deposits that show large numbers of Leptolepis … Read more