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brachiopod

/ˈbræk.i.ə.pɒd/

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adjective

/ˈbræk.i.ə.pɒd/formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к морскому беспозвоночному животному типа плеченогие (Brachiopoda), имеющему раковину из двух створок и ножку для прикрепления.

Relating to a marine invertebrate animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, which has a shell with two halves (valves) and a stalk for attachment.

  1. Relating to brachiopodsC2formalscientific

    Of or belonging to the phylum Brachiopoda, which includes marine animals with two shells.

    ruОтносящийся к брахиоподам

    • The brachiopod fossils were found in the limestone quarry.
    • Brachiopod anatomy differs significantly from bivalve mollusks.
    • The researcher specialized in brachiopod evolution.

    Synonymsbrachiopodous

Forms
  • more brachiopod comparative form
  • most brachiopod superlative form

noun

/ˈbræk.i.ə.pɒd/C2formalscientific
  • ruМорское животное с двустворчатой раковиной, обладающее парой рук со щупальцами для захвата пищи; встречается по всему миру.

A marine animal with a bivalve shell that possesses a pair of arms bearing tentacles used for capturing food; found worldwide.

  1. Marine animal with bivalve shellC2formalscientific

    A marine invertebrate animal with a two-part shell, possessing a pair of coiled, tentacle-bearing arms used for filter-feeding; found in oceans worldwide.

    ruМорское животное с двустворчатой раковиной

    • Brachiopods are often mistaken for clams due to their bivalve shells.
    • Fossilized brachiopods are common in Paleozoic rock formations.
    • The brachiopod uses its lophophore to capture plankton from the water.
    • Modern brachiopods inhabit deep, cold waters around the globe.

    Synonymslampshell

Forms
  • brachiopods plural form
  • brachiopods' possessive plural form
  • brachiopod's possessive singular form