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Definition of Terebratula

1. n. 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.

Medical Definition of Terebratula

1. Origin: Nl, dim. Fr. Terebratus, p.p, perforated. 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. Synonym: lamp shell. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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