Meaning of nucleoconch | Babel Free

Definitions

The embryonic shell of a foraminifera, especially the protoconch and deuteroconch of a megalospheric form.

Examples

“This nucleoconch is less than half the size of that seen in the sections of D. crassa.”

“A microspheric nucleoconch does not have an obvious deuteroconch, and is followed by a spiral nepionic stage, no matter what the adult chamber arrangement may be.”

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