Brachiopod Now

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.

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

Depending on species, they live between 3 to 30 years. 🦴 The Fossil Record What is a Brachiopod? (And Why You Should Care) Unlike bivalves (clams), where shells are mirror images