Definition

A type of marine animal that has two shells and uses tentacle-like arms to catch food from the water.

Example

The brachiopod is often found in deep ocean environments, where it filters food from the water.

Conversation

Did you know that a brachiopod is a type of marine animal?

Really? I had no idea what a brachiopod was until now.

Yeah, they have these cool shells and tentacle-like arms.

That sounds fascinating! I love learning about sea creatures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brachiopod is formed from "brachion" (Greek, meaning arm) and "pous" (Greek, meaning foot). The word describes a marine animal that has a shell and resembles a bivalve, with its arms used for feeding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arm' ('brachion') and 'foot' ('pous') to remember that a brachiopod is a creature with arm-like structures used for feeding.

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