'Terebratulae' definitions:
Definition of 'Terebratulae'
From: GCIDE
- 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]