Globigerina (Noun)
Meaning
Marine protozoan having a rounded shell with spiny processes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Globigerina ooze is a type of marine sediment that covers vast areas of the ocean floor.
- The globigerina shell is composed of calcium carbonate and is usually spherical in shape.
- These marine protozoans, such as globigerina, are a crucial part of the ocean's food chain.
- Globigerina are single-celled organisms that are found in oceans worldwide and play a key role in the marine ecosystem.
- The fossil record of globigerina provides valuable information about the Earth's climate history.