Fossilized records of past seas

The planktonic foraminifera are an important part of the zooplankton, and their calcific shells, preserved in the ocean sediments, form one of the most complete fossil records on earth. Chris Wade and Kate Darling explain how they can be used as indicators of climate change.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wade, Chris, Darling, Kate
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: 2002
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Online Access:https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/9900246
Description
Summary:The planktonic foraminifera are an important part of the zooplankton, and their calcific shells, preserved in the ocean sediments, form one of the most complete fossil records on earth. Chris Wade and Kate Darling explain how they can be used as indicators of climate change.