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phragmocone

phragmocone

9.9
A thin cone-shaped inner shell with chambers from an extinct squid-like animal
  • noun
  • /ˈfræɡməˌkoʊn/
  • Specialized
: fragma cónico
  • The fossilized phragmocone of the belemnite revealed its internal chambered structure.

Examples

  • Paleontologists examined the curvature of the phragmocone to identify the species.

  • A well-preserved phragmocone can provide insights into the habitat of ancient cephalopods.

  • The phragmocone of the belemnite is well preserved.

  • Researchers found several phragmocones in the fossil bed.

  • A well-preserved phragmocone can provide insights into the habitat of ancient cephalopods.

  • Paleontologists examined the curvature of the phragmocone to identify the species.

  • The fossilized phragmocone of the belemnite revealed its internal chambered structure.

Synonyms

phragmacone
vsphragmocone
  • Specialized
9.9

A thin cone-shaped inner shell with chambers that helped an extinct sea animal like a squid float

is spelled with an o while keeping identical meaning

Surface Forms

phragmocone singular
phragmocones plural

Etymology

Phragmocone comes from Greek parts phragm- meaning 'fence' or 'partition' and -cone meaning 'cone'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a cone with 'fenced' chambers inside, because the phragmocone is the thin, cone-shaped internal shell made of separate chambers.