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Brachiopoda

Brachiopoda

9.9
A group of sea animals with upper and lower shells of different sizes that live on the sea floor
  • noun
  • /ˌbrækɪˈoʊpədə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Braquiopodo
  • The scientist studied the shells of different species within Brachiopoda.

Examples

  • Unlike mollusks, Brachiopoda have lophophores for feeding.

  • The Brachiopoda are fascinating creatures found in oceans.

  • Fossils of Brachiopoda are commonly found in Paleozoic rock layers.

  • Many Brachiopods can be found in fossil records.

  • Fossils of Brachiopoda are commonly found in Paleozoic rock layers.

  • The scientist studied the shells of different species within Brachiopoda.

  • Many Brachiopoda can be found in fossil records.

Synonyms

phylum Brachiopoda
vsBrachiopoda
  • Specialized
9.9

Sea animals that have two hard shells on top and bottom and look like a clam but are not clams

is the scientific phylum term for the same group noting unequal shell sizes

Compounds

phylum Brachiopoda
  • Specialized
9.9

Sea animals that have two hard shells on top and bottom and look like a clam but are not clams

Surface Forms

Brachiopoda singular
Brachiopods plural

Morphology

Brachiopoda = brachiopod (opaque) = brachiopod + a

Formed as a Latinized/taxonomic plural from 'brachiopod' + '-a'; the Latin/Greek formation and technical nature make it unlikely to be transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Brachiopoda comes from the Greek parts brachio- 'arm' and -poda 'foot'. It literally means 'arm-foot' because these sea animals have an arm-like feeding organ and a foot-like part, so the name fits their shape.