Boreaspis

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Description

The Boreaspis is a Fish that lives in Twisted Strand in The Iron Rig DLC.

Fishing

When fishing for Boreaspis, the game utilizes the spiral minigame.

Pursuits

• One needed in the third part of the Scientist's Strange Specimens

Real-Life Counterpart

• Boreaspis is an extinct genus of jawless fish known from the Ordovician period, approximately 485 to 444 million years ago. This ancient fish was characterized by its elongated, streamlined body, which could reach lengths of up to 15 cm (6 in), and its distinctively flattened head with a large, shield-like structure. Boreaspis is part of the group of agnathans, which are primitive vertebrates that lacked jaws and true teeth, instead relying on a series of bony plates for feeding on small particles in the water. Fossils of Boreaspis have been discovered in North America and Europe, providing valuable insights into the early evolution of vertebrates and the ecological dynamics of prehistoric marine environments. Its morphology suggests that Boreaspis played an important role in the benthic food web, contributing to the understanding of early jawless fish and their adaptations to life in ancient seas.