"rhynchonella" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rhynchonellas [plural]
Etymology: From the genus name. Head templates: {{en-noun}} rhynchonella (plural rhynchonellas)
  1. (zoology) Any member of the extinct genus †Rhynchonella of brachiopod found in Silurian to Eocene strata worldwide. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Brachiopods

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