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lampshells

 

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Noun lampshell has 1 sense
  1. brachiopod, lamp shell, lampshell - marine animal with bivalve shell having a pair of arms bearing tentacles for capturing food; found worldwide
    --1 is a kind of invertebrate
    --1 is a member of Brachiopoda, phylum Brachiopoda

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Lampshells

Description

Lampshells, scientifically known as Brachiopods, are marine animals with a hard, bivalve shell that resembles a lampshade, hence the name. They have an ancient origin and have been present on Earth for over 500 million years. Lampshells are filter feeders and can be found in a wide range of habitats, from shallow coastal waters to the deep sea.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Marine animals with a bivalve shell

Sample sentence: Lampshells use their bivalve shell to protect their soft bodies from potential threats.

Sense: Ancient marine creatures

Sample sentence: Fossil records indicate that lampshells have existed on our planet for millions of years.

Sense: Filter feeders living in various habitats

Sample sentence: Lampshells can be found in a wide array of ecosystems, ranging from coral reefs to deep-sea trenches.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To obscure or hide something

Sample sentence: The politician tried to lampshell the controversy by diverting attention to a different topic.

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