About the 3D foraminarium project

MicroCT imaging is becoming a common practice for generating high resolution​ 3D models of tiny seashells called foraminifera. Our goal is to generate a 3D model of every extant (living) planktic 'foram' species and make the data readily available for teaching and outreach purposes. We have plans to add benthic forams and will eventually also include extinct species. 

Have a foram you'd like to have scanned on a MicroCT scanner?
Reach out for details or contact the microCT facility directly.

About Forams

What are foraminifera? Why are they important? Learn more here
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Funding

This project was made possible
by an Oregon State University Learning Innovation Grant
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Fehrenbacher Lab

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​Learn more about the research
in the Fehrenbacher Lab on
​the lab website

Interested in generating your own 3D models? Need access to a microCT scanner? Learn more here.

OUR GOAL

We plan to generate at least one 3D model of every extant (still living) planktic foram species, some benthic species, and even some extinct species. Come back often to see what's been added to the site.​