Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
concha
Noun
/ˈkɒŋ.kə/
Definition
A shell, especially one that is large, hard, and typically found on beaches.
Examples
- The concha is a common sight on warm sandy beaches.
- She found a beautiful concha while walking along the shore.
- In anatomy, the concha helps direct sound vibrations into the ear canal.
Meaning
In zoology, ‘concha’ refers to the hard outer shell of some mollusks or the structure that forms part of the ear in anatomy.
Synonyms
- shell
- carapace
- exoskeleton