'Terebratula' definitions:

Definition of 'Terebratula'

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  • Terebratula \Ter`e*brat"u*la\, n.; pl. Terebratulae. [Nl., dim. fr. terebratus, p. p., perforated.] (Zool.) 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. [1913 Webster]

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