Rhynchonella is an extinct genus of brachiopod found in Silurian to Eocene strata worldwide. It was a stationary epifaunal suspension feeder. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhynchonella
Rhyn`cho·nel'la noun [ New Latin , from Greek 'ry`gchos snout.] (Zoology) A genus of brachiopods of which some species are still living, while many are found fossil. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/78