Macroconch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Macroconch is a noun meaning The female form of an ammonite (that has a larger shell than the male (the microconch).
Meaning
The female form of an ammonite (that has a larger shell than the male (the microconch).
Example Sentences
Initially, the apophysis follows the coiling of the shell but it projects ventrolaterally during the final ontogenetic stage of macroconch development.
A few collections of ammonoid eggs have even been found inside macroconchs, which is tempting to interpret as brooding behavior and further support for calling macroconchs female.
Word Forms
- macroconchs
- macroconches
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microconch, conch, conchifer, conchiferan, microsnail, macrochoanite.
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