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foraminifer

/fɔːrəˈmɪnɪfər/ noun · British & US
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What does foraminifer mean?

noun

A type of single-celled organism that has a shell with perforations, typically found in marine environments.

Example

"The foraminifer's shell was an important component in the formation of the ocean's sediment."

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