Meaning of macroconch | Babel Free

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The female form of an ammonite (that has a larger shell than the male (the microconch).

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“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.”

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