The mythical cow shark or “seven gills” (Notorhyncus cepedianus), the only existing example of the genus Notorhyncus of the Hexanchidae family, is easily recognized by the presence of 7 gill slits, typical of sharks of the ancient Mesozoic species.

The mythical cow shark or “seven gills” (Notorhyncus cepedianus), the only existing example of the genus Notorhyncus of the Hexanchidae family, is easily recognized by the presence of 7 gill slits, typical of sharks of the ancient Mesozoic species.

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