Definition of «foraminifera»

Foraminifera are single-celled marine organisms that have a shell made up of calcium carbonate. They belong to the group of protists and play an important role in the ocean's ecosystem as they help build coral reefs, contribute to the food chain, and provide clues about past climate changes through their fossil records.

Phrases with «foraminifera»

Sentences with «foraminifera»

He is interested in palaeoclimate proxies, biotic evolution and stratigraphy, with particular emphasis on the fossil record of planktonic foraminifera from deep sea cores. (royalsociety.org)
(11) + The rise looked even more abrupt when David Ericson and collaborators inspected the way fossil foraminifera shells varied from layer to layer in the Lamont cores. (history.aip.org)
The scientists extracted data about temperature and salinity data — factors that influence ocean current strength — from ocean - dwelling microorganisms called foraminifera preserved in the sediments. (sciencedaily.com)
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