What do brachiopods eat?

Brachiopods primarily feed on microscopic particles, mainly plankton and organic matter suspended in the water. They use their lophophore, a specialized feeding structure, to filter these particles from the water. By drawing water in and trapping food particles, brachiopods are able to extract nutrients necessary for their survival. Their feeding strategy is similar to that of bivalve mollusks, but they are a distinct group of marine organisms.