Stems for November 10th and 17th
November 10th
1. ventri (belly) ventiloquist, ventral, ventricle, dorsoventral, ventriculus
2. Dors (back) doral, dorsoventral, dorsum, dorsal fin
November 17th
3. Macro (large) macrobiotic, macrocephalic, macrocosm, macron, macroscopic
4. Brachio (arm) brachipod, brachiation, brachiate, brachium
5. Branchio (gills) branchipod, branchiate, branchia
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1.ventri (belly) ventiloquist, ventral, ventricle, dorsoventral, ventriculus
ventral-of or pertaining to the venter or belly; abdominal.
Whenever somthing is ventral it is relating to the belly.
2. Dors (back) doral, dorsoventral, dorsum, dorsal fin
dorsol fin- A fin on aquatic animals to help balance while swimming.
Dolphins have dorsal fins to make it easier to balance.
Ventri-
ventiloquist- a person who performs or is skilled in ventriloquism, The art of projecting one’s voice so that it seems to come from a different source.
The ventriloquist was very talented.
ventricle- either of the two lower chambers on each side of the heart that receive blood from the atria and in turn force it into the arteries.
We learned a song to remember the ventricles and other parts of the heart.
Dors-
dorsum- the back or outer surface of an organ, part, etc.
We were shown a diagram of the animal’s dorsum.
dorsal fin- the main fin located on the back of fish and certain marine mammals.
I could see the top of the dolphin’s dorsal fin before it dove underwater.
Ventral-belonging to belly; abdominal.
Ventricle-any of the four small continuous cavities within the brain.
Dorsum- the back.
Doral- flat-bottomed boat.
ventral- of, near, or on the belly sentence: My bellybutton is on my ventral.
ventricle- either of the two lower chambers of the heart sentence: In the heart, blood is pumped from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
dorsum- the back of the body sentence: My spine is in the dorsum part of my body.
dorsal fin- the fin or finlike integumentary expansion generally developed on the back of aquatic vertebrates sentence: I saw the shark’s dorsal fin through the clear water.
1. VENTRI – belly
ventricle-a chamber of the heart that recieves blood from the atrium of the side and pumps it into the arteries
One part of the heart is called the ventricle.
2. DORS – back
dorsum-the upper surface of an appendage or part
Yesterday we learned about the dorsum in class.
Ventri-(Belly)
ventiloquist, ventral, ventricle, dorsoventral, ventriculus
ventricle-the bottom two chambers of the heart.
The ventricles pump blood into the arteries.
ventral-pertaining to the belly
The patient has a ventral muscle strain.
Dors (back)
dorsal fin-the fin or finlike integumentary expansion generally developed on the back of aquatic vertebrates.
A dolphin has a dorsal fin.
dorsum-the back, as of the body
I have a dorsum.
1.
ventricle – any of various hollow organs or parts in an animal body.
Many animals have ventricles.
ventriloquist- one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism.
my dad was a ventriloquist.
2.
Dorsum- the upper, outer surface of an organ, appendage, or part.
Do all organs have andosum.
Ventri: Ventriloquist- a person who performs or is skilled in ventriloquism.
My Dad’s friend is a ventriloquist.
Ventricle-either of the two lower chambers on each side of the heart that receive blood from the atria and in turn force it into the arteries.
Everyone’s heart has two ventricles in the left and right sides.
Dors: Dorsum-the back, as of the body.
I never knew that another word for back was dorsum
dorsoventral- pertaining to the dorsal and ventral aspects of the body; extending from the dorsal to the ventral side: the dorsoventral axis.
Dorsonventral is to pertain to the back?
1. ventri (belly) ventiloquist, ventral, ventricle, dorsoventral, ventriculus
2. Dors (back) doral, dorsoventral, dorsum, dorsal fin
ventiloquist- a skill to carry on an apparent conversation with a hand-manipulated dummy
Sometimes people get paid for being an ventiloquist doing that job.
Ventricle-either of the two lower chambers on each side of the heart that receive blood from the atria and in turn force it into the arteries.
The ventricle’s are very very important to the body and definantly the heart.
Dorsal Fin- an integumentary expansion located on the back of aquatic animals.
Dolphins have a dorsal fin and also sharks.
Dorsoventral- extending from the belly to the back – The rib – protector is that my friend wares is dorsoventral.
Macro (large) macrobiotic- a vegan diet of seeds, grains, and organically grown fruit and vegetables, said to prolong life and balance the body’s systems
Well i already knew that a macrobiotic was a vegan diet seed.
macroscopic-visible to naked eye: large enough to be seen and examined without the aid of magnifying equipment
I could see the strand of hair through the microcsope.
Brachio (arm) brachipod- marine invertebrate: an invertebrate ocean animal with a hinged shell enclosing tentacles
I saw a brachipod like animal that looked like an octopus.
brachiate-with arms: having arms or appendages like arms
Well i can not think of a sentence that has brachiate in it so it is having arms or appendages like arms.
ventral- of or pertaining to the venter or belly; abdominal.
The ventral is the belly or stomach.
ventricle- either of the two lower chambers on each side of the heart that receive blood from the atria and in turn force it into the arteries.
In science we have a song about the heart and its ventricle’s.
dorsum- the upper surface of an appendage or part.
i have a bruise on my dorsum.
dorsal fin- cthe back of an aquatisc animal
A dolphin has a dorsal fin.
ventriloquist-skill to speak without moving the mouth
My friend wants to be a ventriloquist
Ventricle-a chamber of the heart
Dorsum- the upper part of an appendage
I fell and hurt my dorsum
Dorsal Fin- the back fin of an aquatic animal
Dolfins can have big or small dorsal fins.
Ventri- belly
Ventricle- a heart chamber that collects blood from the atrium.
Ventral- pertaining to the front or anterior of any structure.
The ventricle gets pumped blood from the atrium and goes throughout the body.
The ventral of the human body is from the spinal colum to the belly.
Dors- back
Dorsal Fin- the main fin located on the back of fishes and certain marine mammals.
Dorsum- the upper, outer surface of an organ, appendage, or part.
Last year I went to the aquarium and saw a dorsal fin on a fish.
Does the heart have a dorsum??
Ventri (belly)
Ventricle-the bottom part of your heart that blood passes through “My right ventricle was diagnosed with cancer.”
Vintriloquist-a person that does comical acts through a doll or manequin “The ventriloquist was booed off the stage by a crowd of angry listeners.
Dors (back)
Dorsal fin-the fin on the top of a dolphin or shark’s back. “The dorsal fin cut stealthily through the water.”
Dorsum-an animals back “The dorsum of the ape was very large.”
ventri (belly)
Ventricle-either of the two lower chambers of the heart which receive blood from the atria and pump it into the arteries
Ventricles are named in the song Mrs.Davis taught us.
ventriculus-that part of the alimentary tract of an insect, analogous to the stomach, where digestion takes place
We have not learned about ventriculus in science yet.
Dors (back)
dorsal fin-the fin or finlike integumentary expansion generally developed on the back of aquatic vertebrates.
A dolphin has a dorsal fin.
dorsum-the back, as of the body
I have a dorsum.
ventri-belly-ventiloquist-an entertainer-My parents watch the show the ventriloquist.-ventricle-a chamber on the left side of the heart-I had surgery on my vetrical.
dors-back-dorsum-part of an organ-Does my liver have a dorsum?-dorsal fin-the main fin located on the back of fishes-Ive seen the dorsal fin on a shark.
Marco-
Macroscopic- Something seeable to the naked eye
My hair is macroscopic.
Macron- A horizontal line showing an elongated syllable.
Some sentences have macrons.
Brachio
Brachiopod- A marine animal with a dorsal fin.
A dolphin is apart of the brachiopod.
Brachium- The part of the arm between the elbow and the shoulder.
I broke my brachium.
1.Ventri(Belly)
1.Ventricle- a heart chamber that collects blood from the atrium
Today ,I learned what the ventricle does.
2.Vintriloquist-a person that does comical acts through a doll or manequin
The unforchanit vintriloquist got kick off of the stage after bad acting.
2. Dors (back)
1.Dorsal fin- the fin or finlike integumentary expansion generally developed on the back of aquatic vertebrates.
All Dolphins have dorsol fins.
2.Dorsum-an animals back.
All animals have dorsums no matter what.
Macro (large)
macrobiotic- of or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices
sen-Today I learned what macrobiotic is.
macrocephalic-being or having a head with a large cranial capacity.
sen-I don’t have a macrocephalic.
Brachio (arm)
brachiate-having widely spreading branches in alternate pairs.
sen-Old trees have brachiates.
brachiation-locomotion accomplished by swinging by the arms from one hold to another.
sen-Brachiate is a hard word to say.
Branchio (gills)
branchia- a gill
sen- Fishes have gills.
branchiate-having gills
sen- I do not want to be a branchiate.
Branchio (gills)
branchiate – having gills – The fish in his aquarium have brachiate gills.
branchia – a gill – Did you know that fish have brachia?
Brachio (arm)
brachiopod – any mollusklike, marine animal, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell – Dolphins, a marine animal, have a branchipod.
brachium – the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow – My friend broke the bone in her brachium.
Macro (large)
Brachio (arm)
macron- a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound.
macrobiotic- the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet.
I have always wondered what the small mark above a letter in a word meant.
The cook book she was reading was written by a lady who studies macrobiotics.
brachiopod- any of many marine invertebrates that have bivalve dorsal and ventral shells with two tentacle-bearing arms that capture food.
brachium- a branching or armlike part of an animal.
I hope this year in science we will learn more about brachiopods.
I think that a legs is falls under the catergory of brachium.
Ventri(belly)
ventiloquist-a perosn who preforms or is skilled in ventriloquism
ventral-toward or on or near the belly
Ventilioquist is a person who performs or is skilled with wooden puppets.
Ventral means toward the belly.
dors(belly)
doral-of,toward,on.in.or near the upper surface of an organ,port,or organism
dorsoventral-extending from the back of the belly
Doral means in or near the upper surface of an organ,port, or orgainsin.
macro(large)
macroephalic-having an abnormally small & underdeveloped brain
macrobitotic-of or relating to the theory or practive macrobitics
The has a macroephalic head becaus,she was born early.
Macrrobitotic of or relating to the theoru pf practive macrobitics.
brachic (arm)
brachipod-marine animal with a bivlave shell having a pair of arms bearing tentacles for capturing:found worldwide
branchiate-provided woth gills:a “gilled tadpole”
Branchipod is a type pf animal.
A gilled tadpole is a branchiate
Andrew Rice Nov.15 5th period
Macron-A mark ? placed over a vowel to indicate that the vowel is long or placed over a syllable or used alone to indicate a stressed or long syllable in a metrical foot.
I knew a friend who did not know what a macron was.
Macroscopic-Observable by the naked eye.
An ant is macroscopic.
Brachiate-To progress by swinging from hold to hold by the arms.
Ive seen people brachiate on TV.
Brachiation-The act of swinging from hold to hold by the arms.
Ive seen brachiation before.
Branchipod-any of a group of small usually freshwater crustaceans.
Branchipods are unussual.
Branchia-A sertian unuassal fish.
I once caught a branchia.
Stems Nov. 17th
macro(large)
macroephalic-having an abnormally small , underdeveloped brain
When kids are born prematurly they might have a macroephalic brain because their brain never had time to fully developbefore being born.
macrobitotic-of or relating to the theory or practive macrobitics
I learned that macrobitotic is related to the theory of macrobitics.
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Brachio(arm)
brachipod-marine animal with a bivlave shell having a pair of arms bearing tentacles for capturing
A brachipod is a type of animal.
branchiate-provided with gills
A gilled tadpole is a branchiate.
Macro (large)
macrocosm- the great world
We live in a macrocosm.
macrobiotic- of, relating to, or being a diet based on the Chinese cosmological principles of yin and yang that consists of whole cereals and grains supplemented especially with beans and vegetables and that in its especially former more restrictive forms has been linked to nutritional deficiencies.
Did you know that macrobiotic is based on a chinese diet?
Brachio (arm)
brachiopod- any of a phylum (Brachiopoda) of marine invertebrates with bivalve shells within which is a pair of arms bearing tentacles by which a current of water is made to bring microscopic food to the mouth.
I learned that another word for bachiopod is also called lampshell.
brachiation-to progress by swinging from hold to hold by the arms
Brachiation can happen by swinging your arms.
Branchio (gills)
branchiopod- any of a group (Branchiopoda) of small usually freshwater crustaceans.
Did you know that a fairy shrimp is a branchiopod?
branchial-of, relating to, or supplying the gills or associated structures or their embryonic precursors.
Do fish have branchials?
macron-a mark placed over a vowel to indicate it is long
In english class we learned about a macron over an a.
macrcosom-the universe
Did you know that the earth can be called a macrocosm.
branchia- a gill or simalar organ of respiration.
Branchia is an important thing in your body.
branchiate-something provided with gills
That fish has branchiate
Macroscopic-visible to the naked eye
Maggie couldn’t see the macroscopic elephant in the zoo.
Macrobiotic-an extremely restricted diet
If you have diabetes you have to maintain a macrobiotic diet.
Brachium-the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow
If you don’t have a brachium u\you don’t have a hand.
Brachiopod-Any of various marine invertebrates of the phylum Brachiopoda, having bivalve dorsal and ventral shells enclosing a pair of tentacled, armlike structures that are used to sweep minute food particles into the mouth
An anemone is a brachiopod because it is used to sweep minute food particles.
Branchia-A gill or similar organ of respiration
I think our lungs are branchia.
Branchiate-having gills.
Fish have gills or branchiate.
1.macrobiotic-lengthening the life span (sentence) I wish I was a person that had a macrobiotic life. macron- a horizontal line used as a diacritic over a vowel (sentence) What does a macron look like?
2.brachiate- Botany, having widely spreading branches in alternate pairs (sentence) The word “brachiate” sounds really funny. brachium-the corresponding part of any limb (sentence) Can a person brachiate another person?
Brachio (arm)
brachipod- marine invertebrate: an invertebrate ocean animal with a hinged shell enclosing tentacles
sentence: i wanna own my own brachipod.
brachium – the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow.
sentence:i never new what the brachium was until now.
branchiate to have gills
The fish in his aquarium have brachiate gills
branchia to have a gill
Did you know that most aquatic animals have brachia.
Stems For November 18, 2009
branchio – (gills)
branchiate – to have fish-like gills ~ Most fish in the sea have branchiate gills.
branchia – a fish gill ~ Fish have branchia.
branchio (arm)
branchium – the part of the arm somewhere between the shoulder and the elbow ~ When my sister was three she broke the bone in her brachium.
branchipod – any marine animal that has a dorsal and ventral shell ~ A dolphin is a branchipod sea life animal.
Macro (large)
microbotic-of or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices.
Scientists just made a microbotic dog!
Brachio (arm)
brachiate-Botany. having widely spreading branches in alternate pairs.
Hey, Mom what’s a brachiate?
Branchio (gills)
branchiate-having gills
Is a fish a branchiate?
Branchi (gills)
branchiate – having gills
Do sharks have branchiate?
branchia – a gill
The branchia on the goldfish looks and feels funny.
Brachio (arm)
brachiopod – any mollusk like, marine animal, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell
Since dolphins are marine animals they have branchipods.
brachium – the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow
When Allison was little she fell down the laundry shoot and broke a bone in her branchium because she was trying to get her gum which had fallen out of her mouth.
Macro (large)
macrobiotic-of or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices.
sentence- In science we didnt learn about macrobiotic.
macron-a horizontal line used as a diacritic over a vowel to indicate that it has a long sound or other specified pronunciation.
sentence- There is a lot of macrons in spanish words.
Branchio (gills)
branchia – a gill
sentence- All fish have branchia.
branchiate – having gills
sentence- The fish in my tank have branchiate gills.
macrobiotic-of or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices.
We are studying macrobiotic in Science.
macrocephalic-being or having a head with a large cranial capacity.
Do you know anyone who has macrocephalic?
brachipod-having gills
We are in the study of brachipod.
brachiation-a gill
That fish has brachiation!
grant butler 6th
macron-a mark ? placed over a vowel to indicate that the vowel is long or placed over a syllable or used alone to indicate a stressed or long syllable in a metrical foot
1. Macron- a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound. We use a macron in some of our songs.
2. Macroscopic- large enough to be visible with the naked eye. You don’t use a microscope if you can see macroscopic organism.
3. Branchiate- A gill is an anatomical structure found in many aquatic organisms. All fish should have a branchiate so they can breathe.
4. Branchia- respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water. All fish have a branchia unless they were eaten.
Brachiopod – any mollusklike, marine animal, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell.
A marine animal like a dolphin have a brachiopod.
Brachium – the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow.
It must hurt if someone breaks the bone in their brachium.
Macrobiotic – the theory of promoting well-being and longevity.
I wonder if a youth could try a macrobiotic diet.
Macrocosm – the entire world ; the universe.
A synonym for macrocosm is creativeness.
Branchiate-Having Gills. All fish have gills. Branchia-A Gill. My brother’s pet fish has a gill. Brachiopod-Any mollusklike marine having a dorsal and ventral shell. Fish have Brachiopods. Brachium-The Part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow. Fish have Brachiums.
Macro (large) macrobiotic, macrocephalic, macrocosm, macron, macroscopic
macrobiotic-of or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices.
sentence: I didn’t know what microbiotic was so i asked the teacher.
macrococosm-the great world or universe; the universe considered as a whole
sentence: I also didn’t know what macrocosm meant to.
Brachio (arm) brachipod, brachiation, brachiate, brachium
brachipod-any mollusklike, marine animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell.
sentence: The teacher gave us an example of brachipod.
brachium-the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow.
sentence: I have a brachium.
Branchio (gills) brathe branchipod branchiate branchia
branchiate- having gills
sentence: Fish have branchiate.
branchia-a gill.
sentence: Fish have a branchia.
Stem : Macro
Stem Word:
*macron*
~definition-a horizontal line used as a diacritic over a vowel to indicate that it has a long sound or other specified pronunciation
~sentence- In reading and spelling books there are always macrons above big vocabulary.
*macrobiotic*
~definition- a person who adheres to the principles of macrobiotics or who follows its dietary practices.
~sentence- If you are macrobiotic you only eat whole grains and beans.
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Stem : Brachio
Stem Word:
*brachiopod*
~definition-any mollusklike, marine animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell.
~sentence- Brachiopods sweep food particles into their mouths.
Stem Word:
*brachium*
~definition- the corresponding part of any limb, as in the wing of a bird.
~sentence- All humans have brachiums because we all have 2 arms.
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Stem : Branchio
Stem Word:
*branchia*
~definition- a gill.
~sentence- All ocean animals except a few have branchia.
Stem Word:
*branchiopod*
~definition- Any of various aquatic crustaceans of the class Branchiopod characterized by a segmented body and flattened, leaflike thoracic appendages.
~sentence- Fairy Shrimp are branchiopods.
Branchio (gills)branchia-a gill or organ of respiration.Did you know almost all fish have branchio?
branchipod- A type of crustaceans containing small or moderate-sized animals commonly called fairy shrimps, clam shrimps, and water fleas. I believe that all whales eat branchiopod for food.
Macro (large) macrobiotic-a diet that involves eating grains.Many people that are macrobiotic eat a lot of grain.
macron- long or placed line over a syllable or used alone to indicate a stressed or long syllable.Did you know a macron is a line that indecates a long syllable.
Branchiate (gills)
Branchia- having gills- my fish have branchiate gills
brachio- gill- All fish have brrachia.
brachio-
brachium- the part of the arm from the shoulder the elbow-I have never broken the brachium bone.
brachiopod-any molluskike, marine animal having a dorsal and ventral shell, some marine animals have branchipod.
macroephalic-having an abnormally small & underdeveloped brain
macrobitotic-of or relating to the theory or practive macrobitics
The has a macroephalic head becaus,she was born early.
Macrrobitotic of or relating to the theoru pf practive macrobitics.
brachic (arm)
brachipod-marine animal with a bivlave shell having a pair of arms bearing tentacles for capturing:found worldwide
branchiate-provided woth gills:a “gilled tadpole”
Branchipod is a type pf animal.
A gilled tadpole is a branchiate.
Macro (large) macrobiotic- a vegan diet of seeds, grains, and organically grown fruit and vegetables, said to prolong life and balance the body’s systems.
Well i already knew that a macrobiotic was a vegan diet seed.
macroscopic-visible to naked eye: large enough to be seen and examined without the aid of magnifying equipment
Sentence-he strand of hair through the microcsope.
Brachio (arm) brachipod- marine invertebrate: an invertebrate ocean animal with a hinged shell enclosing tentacles
Sentence-I saw a brachipod like animal that looked like an octopus.
brachiate-with arms: having arms or appendages like arms
Sentence-Well i can not think of a sentence that has brachiate in it so it is having arms or appendages like arms.
Macro(large)
macrobiotic- of or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices
Macrobiotics is a type of diet practice I think
macrocosm- great world or universe; the universe considered as a whole
The world is considered as a whole and the word for this is macrocosm
Brachio (arm)
brachipod-any mollusklike, marine animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell.
The brachipod was really small.
brachium-the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow
My brachium hurts really bad,
macrocosm-the total or entire complex structure of something
The world is a Macrocosm of a sphere.
macroscopic-pertaining to large units; comprehensive
The Statue of Liberty is macrosopic.
brachiate-having arms
All mamals are brachiate.
brachium-the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow
There are muscels in the brachium.
Macron-the horizontal mark used to indicate a stressed or long syllable in a foot or verse.
I saw a word in the dictionary that had a macron over it.
microscopic- involving a microscopic
We talked about microscopic organisms in science
brachio- arm
brachiation-a motion from swinging the arm to one position to another
Everyone has brachiation to move thier arms.
brachium-the part of a limb corresponding to the arm
What is brachium?
3. Macro (large) macrobiotic, macrocephalic, macrocosm, macron, macroscopic
macro (large
Def: macrobotic- of or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices.
Sen: I did not know what macrobiotic meant until now.
Def: Macron-The horizontal mark used to indicate a stressed or long syllable in a foot of verse.
Sen: I used a macron in my text message.
4. Brachio (arm) brachiopod, brachiation, brachiate, brachium
Brachio (arm)
Def: brachiopod- any crustacean of the class Branchiopoda, having flattened, footlike appendages that bear respiratory organs.
Sen: The word brachiopod is a scientific word.
Def: brachium- the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow.
Sen: I broke my brachium
5. Branchio (gills) branchipod, branchiate, branchia
Branchio (gills)
Def: Branchiate- having gills.
Sen: Frank had the gift of being branchiate.
Def: Branchia- a gill.
Sen: I touched a fish branchia at the aquarium.
Macro, Brachio
macrobiotic, macrocephalic
brachipod, brachiationhalic
microbiotic-of or pertaining to macrobiotics or its dietary practices.
macrocephalic-Cephalometry. being or having a head with a large cranial capacity.
brachiopod-any mollusklike, marine animal of the phylum Brachiopoda, having a dorsal and ventral shell; a lamp shell.
brachiationhalic-locomotion accomplished by swinging by the arms from one hold to another.
Macro (large) macrobiotic-The theory or practice of promoting well-being and longevity, principally by means of a diet consisting chiefly of whole grains and beans. The food we had for dinner was macrobiotic.
macron-The horizontal mark ( ¯ ) used to indicate a stressed or long syllable in a foot of verse. We used the macron to complete the scientific statement.
Brachio (arm) brachipod-Any of various marine invertebrates of the phylum Brachiopoda, having bivalve dorsal, armlike structures that are used to sweep minute food particles into the mouth. The brachiopod of the animal was a straight line.
brachiate-Having arms or armlike appendages. The brachiate of the rat were small.