How Do You Spell CERAMURIA?
Pronunciation: [sɪɹɐmjˈʊɹi͡ə] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "ceramuria" is [sɪɹɐmjˈʊɹi͡ə], [sɪɹɐmjˈʊɹiə], [s_ɪ_ɹ_ɐ_m_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_iə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [sɪɹɐmjˈʊɹi͡ə] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "ceramuria" is [sɪɹɐmjˈʊɹi͡ə], [sɪɹɐmjˈʊɹiə], [s_ɪ_ɹ_ɐ_m_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_iə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Ceramuria is a term typically used in the field of marine biology to describe the phenomenon in which sea creatures, particularly marine mammals, excrete and release large quantities of ceramic-like particles into the surrounding water. These particles are usually composed of various minerals, including calcium carbonate, and exhibit a cylindrical or rod-like shape.
The term "ceramuria" is derived from the combination of two words: "ceramic," referring to the property of the particles resembling ceramics, and "uria," which denotes the act of excreting or urinating. The presence of ceramuria is often observed in species such as whales, dolphins, and seals.
The exact function and purpose of ceramuria in marine creatures remain uncertain, although scientists suggest several hypotheses. One possibility is that ceramuria serves as a mechanism for regulating buoyancy, enabling animals to change their depth in the water column. These particles may create additional drag, thus helping species to control their ascent and descent.
Another theory proposes that ceramuria plays a role in enhancing the visibility of marine organisms' excrement, allowing for easy recognition among conspecifics or even facilitating the formation of social bonds. Furthermore, the release of ceramic-like particles could potentially contribute to nutrient cycling in marine ecosystems, acting as a source of minerals that can be utilized by other organisms.
Although further research is required to fully understand the ecological significance of ceramuria, its study holds promise in unraveling the many intricacies of marine life and its impact on aquatic environments.
Phosphaturia.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
