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Globigerina

Globigerina

1 9.9
A tiny sea creature with a hard shell that floats and whose shells make mud on the sea floor
  • noun
  • /ɡloʊˈbɪdʒərɪnə/
  • Specialized
: Globigerina
  • The Globigerina species are crucial for studying ocean health.

Examples

  • The shells of Globigerina contribute significantly to the sediment known as globigerina ooze.

  • Many ocean-floor sediments are made up of the remains of Globigerina.

  • Scientists study Globigerina fossils to understand past climate changes.

  • Many scientists study the Globigerina to understand climate change.

  • Scientists study the shells of Globigerina to understand past ocean conditions.

  • Researchers found that Globigerina populations are decreasing due to climate change.

  • Coccoliths are produced by marine algae and are accumulating today (along with modern types of Globigerina) at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Synonyms

globigerina
vsGlobigerina
  • Specialized
9.9

A tiny sea animal with a round hard shell that becomes a fossil

is stated as the type genus stressing taxonomic status rather than shell detail

Surface Forms

Globigerina singular
Globigerinas plural

Etymology

Globigerina comes from Latin parts globus meaning 'globe' and gerere meaning 'to carry', so it literally says 'globe-bearer'. These are tiny sea creatures with many round shells, and their shells help make ocean mud, which is why scientists study Globigerina to learn about the past.