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 |