Coccoliths Grown under Current and High CO2 Levels (IMAGE)

National Oceanography Centre, UK

Coccoliths Grown under Current and High CO2 Levels

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The image shows two Emiliania huxleyi coccoliths, one grown under present day CO2 conditions, and one grown under CO2 levels over four times the present day. Diameters are 4.5 micrometres and 6 micrometres, respectively. The images were taken using a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Bethan Jones

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Bethan Jones

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