gyrogonite (Meaning)
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gyrogonite (n.)
The petrified fruit of the Chara hispida, a species of stonewort. See Stonewort.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gyrogonite
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gyrogonite Sentence Examples
- The gyrogonite, a reproductive structure of charophytes, is a spherical or cylindrical body with a helical ornamentation.
- The gyrogonite's spiral ridges provide buoyancy, helping it to float in the water column.
- The gyrogonite is composed of calcium carbonate and serves as a protective case for the zygote.
- Gyrogonites are often found in the fossil record, providing insights into past aquatic environments.
- The presence of gyrogonites in sediments indicates shallow, warm water conditions.
- Gyrogonites can be used as a biostratigraphic tool to identify specific geologic formations.
- Some species of gyrogonites have distinctive ornamentation patterns that allow for their identification.
- The study of gyrogonites, known as gyrogonite analysis, provides valuable information about plant ecology and paleoecology.
- Gyrogonites have been used to reconstruct ancient lake levels and water depth fluctuations.
- The preservation of gyrogonites in sediments is influenced by environmental factors such as pH, temperature, and water flow.
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The petrified fruit of the Chara hispida, a species of stonewort. See Stonewort.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The gyrogonite, a reproductive structure of charophytes, is a spherical or cylindrical body with a helical ornamentation.
The gyrogonite's spiral ridges provide buoyancy, helping it to float in the water column.
The gyrogonite is composed of calcium carbonate and serves as a protective case for the zygote.
Gyrogonites are often found in the fossil record, providing insights into past aquatic environments.
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