coccolith

[US]/ˈkɒkəlɪθ/
[UK]/ˈkɑːkəˌlɪθ/

Translation

n.a type of calcareous, disc-shaped structure produced by certain marine organisms, typically found in sediments.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

coccolith formation

kokkolitdannelse

coccolithophore species

kokkolitoforart

coccolith ooze

kokkolit-opslag

coccolith plate

kokkolitplade

coccolith size

kokkolitstørrelse

coccolith abundance

kokkolitforekomst

coccolith morphology

kokkolit morfologi

coccolith distribution

kokkolit distribution

coccolith sediment

kokkolit sediment

coccolith analysis

kokkolitanalyse

Example Sentences

coccoliths are important for studying past ocean conditions.

kalkalger er vigtige for at studere tidligere havforhold.

scientists analyze coccoliths to understand climate change.

forskere analyserer kalkalger for at forstå klimaændringer.

the presence of coccoliths indicates a healthy marine ecosystem.

tilstedeværelsen af kalkalger indikerer et sundt marineøkosystem.

coccolithophore blooms can affect carbon cycling in the ocean.

kalkalgeopblomstringer kan påvirke kulstofkredsløbet i havet.

researchers collect coccolith samples from sediment cores.

forskere indsamler kalkalgeprøver fra sedimentkerner.

coccoliths contribute to the formation of chalk deposits.

kalkalger bidrager til dannelsen af kridtaflejringer.

microscopic examination reveals the structure of coccoliths.

mikroskopisk undersøgelse afslører kalkalgers struktur.

some species of coccoliths are used as indicators of water quality.

nogle arter af kalkalger bruges som indikatorer for vandkvaliteten.

coccoliths play a role in the marine food web.

kalkalger spiller en rolle i den marine fødekæde.

the study of coccoliths helps in understanding oceanic productivity.

studiet af kalkalger hjælper med at forstå havets produktivitet.

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