Sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera

Sediment trap technique provides time series data of sinking particles (faunal and sediment) from surface to bottom of the sea. Besides many other applications, data can also be used to estimate life span of planktonic foraminifera. Based on rearing experiments, life spans of few weeks were proposed...

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Main Author: Nigam, R.
Format: Conference Object
Language:English
Published: NCAOR, Goa 2005
Subjects:
palaeo studies
foraminifera
sediment traps
palaeoclimatology
longevity
Planktonic foraminifera
Online Access:http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/988
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spelling ftnio:oai:dsr.nio.org:2264/988 2023-05-15T18:00:03+02:00 Sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera Nigam, R. 2005 http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/988 en eng NCAOR, Goa Copyright [2005]. It is tried to respect the rights of the copyright holders to the best of the knowledge. If it is brought to our notice by copyright holder that the rights are voilated then the item would be withdrawn. palaeo studies foraminifera sediment traps palaeoclimatology longevity Conference Article 2005 ftnio 2012-08-25T20:04:21Z Sediment trap technique provides time series data of sinking particles (faunal and sediment) from surface to bottom of the sea. Besides many other applications, data can also be used to estimate life span of planktonic foraminifera. Based on rearing experiments, life spans of few weeks were proposed for planktonic foraminifera by earlier researchers. Reanalysis of the results of sediment traps deployed in the Arabian Sea (during 1986-87) indicated the life spans of planktonic foraminifera to be approx. 6 months. A fresh approach is required to confirm this hypothesis. If confirmed, the findings will have far reaching implications in paleoclimatic reconstructions. Conference Object Planktonic foraminifera National Institute of Oceanography, India: Digital Repository Service (DRS@nio)
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topic palaeo studies
foraminifera
sediment traps
palaeoclimatology
longevity
spellingShingle palaeo studies
foraminifera
sediment traps
palaeoclimatology
longevity
Nigam, R.
Sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera
topic_facet palaeo studies
foraminifera
sediment traps
palaeoclimatology
longevity
description Sediment trap technique provides time series data of sinking particles (faunal and sediment) from surface to bottom of the sea. Besides many other applications, data can also be used to estimate life span of planktonic foraminifera. Based on rearing experiments, life spans of few weeks were proposed for planktonic foraminifera by earlier researchers. Reanalysis of the results of sediment traps deployed in the Arabian Sea (during 1986-87) indicated the life spans of planktonic foraminifera to be approx. 6 months. A fresh approach is required to confirm this hypothesis. If confirmed, the findings will have far reaching implications in paleoclimatic reconstructions.
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author Nigam, R.
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author_sort Nigam, R.
title Sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera
title_short Sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera
title_full Sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera
title_fullStr Sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera
title_full_unstemmed Sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera
title_sort sediment traps as a new tool for estimation of longevity of planktonic foraminifera
publisher NCAOR, Goa
publishDate 2005
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genre Planktonic foraminifera
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