cyatholith Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cy*ath"olith noun

Etymology

Gr. ky`aqos a cup + -lith.

Definitions

1. (Biol.) A kind of coccolith, which in shape resembles a minute cup widened at the top, and varies in size from ¹⁄₆₀₀₀ to ¹⁄₈₀₀₀ of an inch.