foraminifers

[US]/fɔːrəˈmɪnɪfə/
[UK]/fɔːrəˈmɪnɪfər/

Translation

n.a single-celled organism with a shell, often found in marine environments

Phrases & Collocations

foraminifer test

foraminifer species

foraminifer fossil

foraminifer analysis

foraminifer diversity

foraminifer habitat

foraminifer morphology

foraminifer distribution

foraminifer ecology

foraminifer sediment

Example Sentences

foraminifers are important indicators of environmental change.

scientists study foraminifers to understand ancient climates.

foraminifers can be found in ocean sediments.

the diversity of foraminifers helps in biostratigraphy.

foraminifers play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.

some foraminifers have intricate shell structures.

researchers collect foraminifers for paleontological studies.

foraminifers can indicate the health of marine environments.

some species of foraminifers are used in oil exploration.

foraminifers contribute to the formation of limestone deposits.

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