Brachiopod (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or belonging to the phylum Brachiopoda.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The fossil was identified as a brachiopod from the early Paleozoic era due to its symmetrical shell and unique hinge structure.
- The primary difference between brachiopod and bivalve shells is the placement and type of hinges that connect the valves.
- These ancient brachiopod shells are essential fossils for reconstituting the marine life of ancient oceans.
- Brachiopod fossils are often difficult to distinguish from bivalve fossils because both types have a shell composed of two hinged valves.
- Several modern brachiopod species still inhabit deep-sea environments around the world.