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macroconch

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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