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coccosphere Meaning
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coccosphere (n.)
A small, rounded, marine organism, capable of braking up into coccoliths.
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A small, rounded, marine organism, capable of braking up into coccoliths.
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The coccosphere is the protective shell formed by coccolithophores, a type of microscopic marine algae.
Coccospheres consist of numerous coccoliths arranged in a spherical structure around the organism.
The coccosphere serves as a defense mechanism for coccolithophores against environmental stressors and predators.
Variations in coccosphere morphology and composition reflect differences among coccolithophore species.
