3D images of Coccoliths and Nannoliths
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calcite rhomb
calcite scalenohedron
Fasciculithus richardii
Sphenolithus abies
Braarudosphaera bigelowii
Discoaster bollii
Discoaster pentaradiatus
Discoaster quinqueramus
Rhomboaster bramlettei
Lithastrinus floralis
loxolith rim
planolith cf. Acanthoica
Watznaueria
Watznaueria segments
Neosphaera
Neosphaera segments
These 3D wireframe drawings illustrate the basic geometry of various coccoliths and nannoliths and two natural forms of calcite. Notes on the individual drawings are given on the separate pages, which also include animated GIF versions.