foraminiferan

[US]/ˌfɔːrəˈmɪnɪfərən/
[UK]/ˌfɔːrəˈmɪnɪfərən/

Translation

n.a type of single-celled organism characterized by a shell containing pores
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

foraminiferan species

foraminiferan tests

foraminiferan fossils

foraminiferan diversity

foraminiferan assemblages

foraminiferan ecology

foraminiferan distribution

foraminiferan analysis

foraminiferan research

foraminiferan habitat

Example Sentences

foraminiferans are important indicators of past climate conditions.

scientists study foraminiferans to understand ocean health.

the fossil record of foraminiferans provides valuable geological insights.

foraminiferans can be found in both marine and freshwater environments.

researchers use foraminiferans to track environmental changes over time.

many foraminiferans have intricate and beautiful shell structures.

foraminiferans play a crucial role in the marine food web.

some foraminiferans can survive extreme environmental conditions.

the study of foraminiferans helps in oil exploration.

foraminiferans are often used in biostratigraphy for dating rock layers.

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