foraminiferean

[US]/ˌfɒrəmɪnɪˈfɪəriən/
[UK]/ˌfɔːrəmɪnɪˈfɪriən/

Translation

n.a type of marine protozoan with a calcareous shell
adj.relating to or denoting foraminiferans

Example Sentences

the foraminiferean fossil record is extensive.

scientists analyzed the foraminiferean shell chemistry.

calcium carbonate forms the foraminiferean test.

marine sediment often contains foraminiferean remains.

they studied the foraminiferean assemblage diversity.

planktonic foraminiferean species float in the ocean.

benthic foraminiferean organisms live on the seafloor.

climate change affects foraminiferean distribution patterns.

paleontologists use foraminiferean data for dating.

ancient foraminiferean specimens indicate ocean temperatures.

the specific foraminiferean genus was identified.

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