2.12 Rhinoptera

Rhinoptera is an extinct ray that lived between the Late Cretaceous and Pliocene. It has been found in Europe, Africa, North and South America.

Above: Tooth battery of Rhinopters seen from below.

This specimen is a crushing tooth battery.

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