Myxinia & Myxinia & CephalaspidomorphiCephalaspidomorphiPhylum: ChordataPhylum: Chordata

Andrew SauberAndrew Sauber

““I see the world from a different perspective. You know, sucking I see the world from a different perspective. You know, sucking the life out of dying fish. I hope you’re cool with that…” the life out of dying fish. I hope you’re cool with that…”

Myxinia & CephalaspidomorphiMyxinia & Cephalaspidomorphi

Where I ChillWhere I Chill

• Marine temperate zonesMarine temperate zones• In tropical areas only deep waterIn tropical areas only deep water• Feed on Dead and Dying fishFeed on Dead and Dying fish

– Myxinia: two Keratin based teethMyxinia: two Keratin based teeth– Cephalaspidomorphi: many teeth in oral discCephalaspidomorphi: many teeth in oral disc

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