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foraminifera

/fəˌræmɪˈnɪfərə/ /fəˌræməˈnɪfərə/

Meanings
noun
Any of a large group of amoeboid protists, of the order Foraminifera, that are mostly marine.

Examples :

"Scientists study foraminifera found in ocean sediments to understand past climates. "
organism biology ocean nature animal microorganism

Related Words

Illustration marine

marine noun

/məˈɹiːn/

A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship

"He was a marine in World War II."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration protists

protists noun

/ˈproʊtɪsts/ /ˈprɑːtɪsts/

Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.

"The biology teacher explained that protists, like some single-celled algae, are a diverse group of organisms. "

Illustration amoeboid

amoeboid adjective

/əˈmiːbɔɪd/

Resembling, or characteristic of an amoeba

"The white blood cell moved across the slide in an amoeboid fashion, extending and retracting its shape to engulf bacteria. "

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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group noun

/ɡɹuːp/

A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.

"The group of students worked together on their project. "

Illustration climates

climates noun

/ˈklaɪmɪts/

An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.

"Scientists study how different farming techniques affect crop yields in various climates, considering the area between the equator and 30 degrees north latitude. "

Illustration mostly

mostly adverb

/ˈməʊstli/ /ˈmoʊstli/

Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.

"The students were mostly quiet during the presentation. "

Illustration study

study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration sediments

sediments noun

/ˈsɛdɪmənts/ /ˈsɛdəmənts/

A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.

"The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river."

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order noun

/ˈɔːdə/ /ˈɔɹdɚ/

Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.

"The order of the books on the shelf was alphabetical by author. "

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large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "