Chlorostatolith (/klɔːroʊˈstætəlɪθ/) is a term used in geology to describe calcareous microfossils that contain chloroplasts. The word is spelled phonetically as "klaw-roh-stat-uh-lith". It is derived from the Greek words "chloros" meaning green, "stato" meaning standing, and " lithos" meaning stone. The use of IPA phonetic transcription helps to clarify how the word is pronounced and where the emphasis should be placed, making it easier for readers to understand its correct spelling and pronunciation.