<i>Emiliania huxleyi</i> (IMAGE) National Oceanography Centre, UK Caption Emiliania huxleyi is a globally important species of phytoplankton. Credit Alex Poulton/NOC Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.