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Nummulites [′nəm·yə‚līts] (invertebrate zoology) A genus of unicellular shelled protozoa of the order Foraminiferida (superfamily Nummulitacea, family Nummulitidae). The discoidal, lenticular, or globular test or shell can reach a diameter of about 5 inches (12 centimeters) and is composed of finely perforate calcium carbonate, it consists of planispirally enrolled whorls of many tiny undivided chambers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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