Fish are divided into two superclasses: Cartilaginous fish and bony fish. As the name implies, the skeletons of bony fish (or osteichthians) are comprised of bone instead of cartilage (unlike sharks, rays, and chimaera).
Represented below, are several genera of Cretaceous “bony fish” fossils that can be found in Northeast Mississippi. Choose from the thumbnail images to learn more!
CRETACEOUS MISSISSIPPI 