What is "terebratula"

Terebratula \Ter`e*brat"u*la\, n.; pl. Terebratul[ae]. [Nl., dim. fr. terebratus, p. p., perforated.] (Zo["o]l.) 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.

n. (context zoology English) Any of the genus (taxlink Terebratula genus noshow=1) of brachiopods.

Terebratula is a modern genus of brachiopod with a fossil record dating back to the Late Devonian. These brachiopods are stationary epifaunal suspension feeders and have a worldwide distribution.