coccolithogenesis

Noun

Meaning

coccolithogenesis (uncountable)

(biochemistry) The formation and development of coccoliths

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Examples

Calcium carbonate is transparent, so the organisms’ photosynthetic activity is not compromised by encapsulation in a coccosphere. citation Formation Coccoliths are produced by a biomineralization process known as coccolithogenesis. Source: Internet

In addition, these exoskeletons may confer an advantage in energy production, as coccolithogenesis seems highly coupled with photosynthesis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

coccolite coccolith coccolithic coccolithophore coccolithophorid coccolithophoride