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terebratula
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terebratula, n. [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. Called also lamp shell . [1913 Webster]
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