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for·a·min·i·fer
foraminifer
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- pronunciation:
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fa
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noun |
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any of several single-celled marine organisms that have chalky cells perforated by tiny pores through which thin pseudopods protrude, and that form the chief component of chalk.
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foraminiferal (adj.), foraminiferous (adj.) |
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