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Brachiopod

usgb/ˈbrækiəpɑːd/Volume
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Scientific Term

Used mostly in scientific contexts, especially in biology and paleontology.

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Students studied various brachiopods in their marine biology class.
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Physical Description

Emphasizes its shell features; two-sided and often symmetrical.

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The brachiopod's shell looked like a pair of clasped hands.
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Historical Creatures

Many brachiopods are extinct, so they’re frequently found as fossils.

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She discovered a brachiopod fossil during the geology field trip.
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