T. terebratula (Linné, 1758) (
type)
=Anomia terebratula
Terebratula is a modern
genus of
brachiopods with a fossil record dating back to the
Late Devonian. These brachiopods are stationary epifaunal suspension feeders and have a worldwide distribution.
Description
Terebratula species have biconvex egg-shaped shells, anterior margins of the valves have two small folds, concentric growth lines are quite thin or nearly absent. The larger valve has a ventral umbo with the opening through which they extend a short peduncle.[1]