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Brachiopoda

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Brach`i`op´o`da
n.1.(Zool.) A class of Molluscoidea having a symmetrical bivalve shell, often attached by a fleshy peduncle.
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Noun1.BrachiopodaBrachiopoda - marine invertebrates that resemble mollusks
phylum Brachiopoda
animal kingdom, Animalia, kingdom Animalia - taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct animals
brachiopod, lamp shell, lampshell - marine animal with bivalve shell having a pair of arms bearing tentacles for capturing food; found worldwide
phylum - (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes


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