Brachiopod < LIMITED >

They use a specialized organ called a lophophore , a coil-shaped tentacle structure, to trap food, rather than gills.

Here is a review of their significance, biology, and fossil record. 🌟 Key Takeaways brachiopod

While decimated by the end-Permian mass extinction, they are not extinct, with ~400+ extant species. 🔬 Biology and Lifestyle They use a specialized organ called a lophophore

They resemble ancient Roman oil lamps, especially the Terebratulida order. a coil-shaped tentacle structure