Brachiopod

They resemble ancient Roman oil lamps, especially the Terebratulida order.

Unlike bivalves (clams), where shells are mirror images of each other, brachiopod shells are top/bottom oriented and distinct, but each individual valve is symmetrical down the middle. brachiopod

While decimated by the end-Permian mass extinction, they are not extinct, with ~400+ extant species. 🔬 Biology and Lifestyle They resemble ancient Roman oil lamps, especially the

They are divided into two main groups: Inarticulates (no hinges, simple muscle systems) and Articulates (hinged with a complex system). They resemble ancient Roman oil lamps

Depending on species, they live between 3 to 30 years. 🦴 The Fossil Record What is a Brachiopod? (And Why You Should Care)