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Foraminiferans

Foraminiferans. Foraminiferans (“forams”) are marine protists that also have a shell made of CaCo 3 Animal-like; possess pseudopodia – extensions of the cytoplasm used for trapping diatoms and other suspended material in the water Benthic or planktonic

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Foraminiferans

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  1. Foraminiferans • Foraminiferans (“forams”) are marine protists that also have a shell made of CaCo3 • Animal-like; possess pseudopodia – extensions of the cytoplasm used for trapping diatoms and other suspended material in the water • Benthic or planktonic • Important indicators of past climate change • Form foraminiferous oozes

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