Benthic Foraminifers
Briefly addresses their importance to earth science research and list current USGS projects utilizing them.
geology.er.usgs.gov/paleo/forams_b.shtml
Bowser Lab: Foraminifera
Profile of the single-celled organisms with the distinguishing features of net-like pseudopods called reticulopodia, and a shell-like outer protective layer, called a test.
www.bowserlab.org/foraminifera/forampage2.htm
Collection and Mounting of Foraminifera, The
Provides information on how to spot and collect specimens in Northern Europe as well as cleaning and mounting tips.
www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/...
Common Forams of Biscayne Bay: A Photo Gallery
Black and white photographs of benthic foraminifera that belong to specific foram assemblages commonly found in Biscayne Bay.
coastal.er.usgs.gov/biscayne-forams/gallery.html
Foraminiferal Research at Byrd Polar Research Center
Working to construct and interpret a modern benthic foraminiferal and environmental database for the Arctic seas.
www-bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu/foram/home.htm
Introduction to the Foraminifera
Looks at the fossil record, ecology, and systematics of the single-celled protists with shells.
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/foram/foramintro.html
Ocean World: Forams
Introduction to the Foraminifera, the single-celled organisms that have inhabited all types of marine environments for millions of years.
oceanworld.tamu.edu/students/forams
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