Definition of coccolith in English:

coccolith

noun ˈkɒkəlɪθˈkäkəˌliTH

Biology

A minute rounded calcareous platelet, numbers of which form the spherical shells of coccolithophores.
〔生〕球石（粒）
Example sentencesExamples
- The living cell possesses a gelatinous sheath in which are embedded calcareous plates termed coccoliths.
- Like the rest of the world's seas, the Sargasso Sea has a population of the subsurface algae called coccoliths as well as planktonic foraminifera.
- At this rate it is possible to produce an average 100 metre thickness of coccoliths as calcareous ooze on the ocean floor in less than 200 years.
- Chalk, though it may include shell fragments, is predominantly composed of coccoliths from planktonic algae, forming fine-grained limestone.
- The team did not limit themselves to foraminifera but used other planktonic groups such as the coccoliths and radiolaria.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek kokkos 'grain or berry' + lithos 'stone'.

Definition of coccolith in US English:

coccolith

nounˈkäkəˌliTH

Biology

A minute rounded calcareous platelet, numbers of which form the spherical shells of coccolithophores.
〔生〕球石（粒）
Example sentencesExamples
- Chalk, though it may include shell fragments, is predominantly composed of coccoliths from planktonic algae, forming fine-grained limestone.
- Like the rest of the world's seas, the Sargasso Sea has a population of the subsurface algae called coccoliths as well as planktonic foraminifera.
- The team did not limit themselves to foraminifera but used other planktonic groups such as the coccoliths and radiolaria.
- At this rate it is possible to produce an average 100 metre thickness of coccoliths as calcareous ooze on the ocean floor in less than 200 years.
- The living cell possesses a gelatinous sheath in which are embedded calcareous plates termed coccoliths.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek kokkos ‘grain or berry’ + lithos ‘stone’.

词汇	coccolith
释义	Definition of coccolith in English: coccolith noun ˈkɒkəlɪθˈkäkəˌliTH Biology A minute rounded calcareous platelet, numbers of which form the spherical shells of coccolithophores. 〔生〕球石（粒） Example sentencesExamples The living cell possesses a gelatinous sheath in which are embedded calcareous plates termed coccoliths. Like the rest of the world's seas, the Sargasso Sea has a population of the subsurface algae called coccoliths as well as planktonic foraminifera. At this rate it is possible to produce an average 100 metre thickness of coccoliths as calcareous ooze on the ocean floor in less than 200 years. Chalk, though it may include shell fragments, is predominantly composed of coccoliths from planktonic algae, forming fine-grained limestone. The team did not limit themselves to foraminifera but used other planktonic groups such as the coccoliths and radiolaria. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek kokkos 'grain or berry' + lithos 'stone'. Definition of coccolith in US English: coccolith nounˈkäkəˌliTH Biology A minute rounded calcareous platelet, numbers of which form the spherical shells of coccolithophores. 〔生〕球石（粒） Example sentencesExamples Chalk, though it may include shell fragments, is predominantly composed of coccoliths from planktonic algae, forming fine-grained limestone. Like the rest of the world's seas, the Sargasso Sea has a population of the subsurface algae called coccoliths as well as planktonic foraminifera. The team did not limit themselves to foraminifera but used other planktonic groups such as the coccoliths and radiolaria. At this rate it is possible to produce an average 100 metre thickness of coccoliths as calcareous ooze on the ocean floor in less than 200 years. The living cell possesses a gelatinous sheath in which are embedded calcareous plates termed coccoliths. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek kokkos ‘grain or berry’ + lithos ‘stone’.
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