apiocrinite

Example:Apiocrinite is a genus of coralline red algae.

Definition:A taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living organisms, above species and below family.

Example:Apiocrinite thrives in marine environments.

Definition:The biotic and abiotic conditions of the sea or ocean, including the animals, plants, and other organisms that live there as well as the physical and chemical properties of the water.

Example:The calcified structure of apiocrinite provides it with a protective mechanism.

Definition:A characteristic of organisms, such as coralline algae, that have a hard, mineralized structure due to the deposition of calcium carbonate or silica within the body.