Ocean Explorer: Scanning Electron Micrograph of Foraminifera

foraminifera

Scanning electron micrograph of foraminifera collected from the deep sea off Venezuela. Initial examination of this species indicates it has interesting and novel adaptations to live in a "hostile" environment. .

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