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globigerina

 

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Noun globigerina has 1 sense
  1. globigerina - marine protozoan having a rounded shell with spiny processes
    --1 is a kind of
    foram, foraminifer

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Globigerina

Description:

Globigerina is a type of marine protozoa that is classified under the phylum Foraminifera. These tiny single-celled organisms are abundant in the world's oceans and play a significant role in the formation of marine sediments.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A type of marine protozoa

Usages & Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. The sediment core revealed abundant remains of globigerina in the deep ocean.
  2. The study of globigerina focuses on their distribution and ecological roles.
  3. Under the microscope, you can observe the intricate chambers formed by the shells of globigerina.

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