What is another word for brachiopod?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈakɪˌɒpɒd] (IPA) 
A brachiopod is a marine invertebrate that features a hard, shell-like structure enclosing two halves of its body. There are several synonyms for the word brachiopod, including lamp shells, clam-like animals, and brachiopod mollusks. Some also refer to them as brachiopodians. Brachiopods belong to a group of organisms that have been around for over 500 million years and have been found in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They are commonly found in sedimentary rocks, and their fossils can provide significant information about the evolution and ecology of ancient marine environments. Despite their prevalence in the fossil record, living species of brachiopods are relatively small and rare, making them fascinating subjects for study by paleontologists and evolutionary biologists.
