brachiopod
1. [ adjective ] of or belonging to the phylum Brachiopoda
Synonyms: brachiopodous
Related terms: Brachiopoda Brachiopoda
2. [ noun ] (zoology) marine animal with bivalve shell having a pair of arms bearing tentacles for capturing food; found worldwide
Synonyms: lampshell lamp_shell
Related terms: invertebrate Brachiopoda
Similar spelling:   Brachiopoda
  brachiopodous