ˈiːvən wɪð ɐn ɪntˈækt kˈɑːkəsfˌɪɹ ɪnfˈɛkʃən kæn əkˈɜː dˈuː tə nˈætʃɚɹəli əkˈɜːɹɪŋ ɡˈæps bᵻtwˌiːn ðə kˈɑːkəlˌɪθs.
Even with an intact coccosphere infection can occur due to naturally occurring gaps between the coccoliths.