globigerine

adjective

glo·​big·​er·​ine
glōˈbijəˌrīn,
-rə̇n
: of, relating to, or derived from Globigerina or globigerinae
globigerine muds

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New Latin Globigerina

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globigerina ooze

globigerine

globin

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“Globigerine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globigerine. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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