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Definition of Foraminiferans
1. foraminiferan [n] - See also: foraminiferan
Lexicographical Neighbors of Foraminiferans
Literary usage of Foraminiferans
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"... are consistent with this interpretation, except for a few moderately deep-water
foraminiferans. These latter specimens appear to be reworked from older ..."
2. Understanding Marine Biodiversity by National Research Council (1995)
"These studies are most profitably done with taxonomically well-characterized
groups having a good fossil record. foraminiferans, mollusks, corals ..."
3. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Pacific Climate (PACLIM) Workshop edited by Caroline M. Isaacs, Vera L. Tharp (1995)
"... (larger foraminiferans containing symbiotic algae and commonly .m referred to
as puca shells) was common and well represented in each zone of the reef. ..."
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