Gyroptychius

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Gyroptychius is an extinct genus of tetrapodomorphs from the Devonian period.

Gyroptychius was a fast riverine predator with an elongated body about Script error: No such module "convert". long. As its eyes were relatively small, it is presumed to have hunted by smell rather than sight. Gyroptychius had short jaws which gave it a powerful bite. All its fins except the pectorals were moved to the back to the body, increasing the power of the tail while swimming.[1]

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