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foraminiferan logo #21003any unicellular organism of the rhizopodan order Foraminiferida (formerly Foraminifera), characterized by long, fine pseudopodia that extend from a ... [12 related articles]
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foraminiferan

foraminiferan logo #20973<protozoa> A type of protozoan which has a calcareous shell (shell made of calcium carbonate), often large enough to be seen by the naked eye. There are both bottom-dwelling and planktonic species. Foraminifera are important index fossils. ... (04 Apr 1998) ...
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