Foraminiferan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fəˌɹamɪˈnɪfəɹən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foraminiferan is a noun meaning (zoology, paleontology) An organism of the phylum Foraminifera; a foraminifer.
Meaning
(zoology, paleontology) An organism of the phylum Foraminifera; a foraminifer.
Example Sentences
Eocene foraminiferans are very different from Pliocene ones, and even within the Eocene there are many fine time divisions that can be recognised using foraminifera.
Word Forms
- foraminiferans
Synonyms for foraminiferan
Depending on context, synonyms include foraminifer, foram.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include benthic, foraminiferology, foraminiferid, alveolinid, foraminule, porifer.
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