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The smallest skeletons in the marine world observed in 3-D by synchrotron techniques

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2019-02-15

Coccolithophores are microscopic marine algae that use carbon dioxide to grow, and release carbon dioxide when they create their miniature calcite shells. These tiny, abundant planktonic microorganisms could therefore be seriously impacted by current increasing carbon dioxide emissions.

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https://phys.org/news/2019-02-smallest-skeletons-marine-world-d.html