phylum brachiopoda

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Noun phylum brachiopoda has 1 sense

Brachiopoda, phylum Brachiopoda - marine invertebrates that resemble mollusks
--₁ is a kind of phylum
--₁ is a member of Animalia, kingdom Animalia, animal kingdom
--₁ has members: brachiopod, lamp shell, lampshell

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Phylum Brachiopoda

Description:

The Phylum Brachiopoda, also known as brachiopods, is a group of marine invertebrates that belong to the Lophotrochozoa phylum. They are characterized by having a two-part hinged shell, similar to clams or mussels, and a stalk-like structure called a pedicle, which they use to attach to substrates in the ocean.

Sense 1 (Noun):

A taxonomic phylum within the animal kingdom, comprising brachiopods.

Example Sentence: Fossils of Phylum Brachiopoda provide valuable insights into the evolutionary history of marine organisms.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Referring to or associated with the Phylum Brachiopoda.

Example Sentence: The Phylum Brachiopoda exhibits a wide range of morphological variations.

Sense 3 (Plural noun):

A group or collection of brachiopods.

Example Sentence: The museum's collection boasts a diverse array of Phylum Brachiopoda specimens.