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.
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2002
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Online Access: | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/9900246 |
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. |
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