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Terebratula
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Terˊe-brat′u-la
,Noun.
pl.
Terebratulae
(#)
. [Nl., dim. fr.
terebratus
, p. p., perforated.] (Zool.)
A genus of brachiopods which includes many living and some fossil species. The larger valve has a perforated beak, through which projects a short peduncle for attachment. Called also
lamp shell
. Definition 2024
terebratula
terebratula
See also: Terebratula
English
Noun
terebratula (plural terebratulas)
- (zoology) Any of the genus Terebratula of brachiopods.