foraminifera

[US]/[fɒˈmɪnɪˌfɪərə]/
[UK]/[fɔˈmɪnɪˌfɪərə]/
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Translation

n.a single-celled organism with a shell-like structure
n., pl.the order Foraminiferida, a group of single-celled organisms

Phrases & Collocations

studying foraminifera

foraminifera fossils

analyzing foraminifera

marine foraminifera

identifying foraminifera

foraminifera species

counting foraminifera

ancient foraminifera

finding foraminifera

microscopic foraminifera

Example Sentences

scientists study foraminifera to understand past climates.

the abundance of foraminifera indicates a healthy marine ecosystem.

fossil foraminifera are commonly found in sedimentary rocks.

researchers use foraminifera to date geological formations.

deep-sea foraminifera thrive in extreme environments.

analysis of foraminifera shells reveals ocean acidification trends.

microscopic foraminifera are crucial for marine food webs.

the presence of agglutinated foraminifera suggests disturbance.

planktonic foraminifera float freely in the water column.

benthic foraminifera live on the seafloor.

changes in foraminifera species reflect environmental shifts.

identifying foraminifera requires specialized microscopes.

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