terebratula Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ter`e*brat"u*la noun

Etymology

Nl., dim. fr. terebratus, p.p., perforated.

Wordforms

plural Terebratulæ

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) 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.