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GLOBIGERINA Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word globigerina. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word globigerina. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GLOBIGERINA

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calcareous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk

foram
nounn
noun

• marine microorganism having a calcareous shell with openings where pseudopods protrude

foraminifera
nounn
noun

• foraminifers

marine
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to the sea

• relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

• of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land and at sea (specifically the U.S. Marine Corps)

• relating to or characteristic of or occurring on or in the sea

noun

• a member of the United States Marine Corps

• a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land

adjective satellite

• native to or inhabiting the sea

microfossil
nounn
noun

• a fossil that must be studied microscopically

plankton
nounn
noun

• the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water

shell
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

• the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

• the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

• the exterior covering of a bird's egg

• a rigid covering that envelops an object

• a very light narrow racing boat

• the housing or outer covering of something

• a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

• the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

verb

• use explosives on

• create by using explosives

• fall out of the pod or husk

• hit the pitches of hard and regularly

• look for and collect shells by the seashore

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• remove from its shell or outer covering

• remove the husks from

Best Hypernyms For GLOBIGERINA

Here is a list of related hypernyms for globigerina, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
foram foraminifer

Alternatives for CALCAREOUS

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