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Globorotalia ​crassaformis

A Non-spinose Planktic Foraminifera
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Globorotalia crassaformis
Life: G. crassaformis is a deeper-dwelling non-spinose species with no known symbiosis. It is common in warm subtropical to tropical waters of the modern ocean.
Distinguishing features: 
G. crassaformis is macroperforate and has a planoconvex (flat spiral side) and trochosprial test with 4-4.5 chambers in the final whorl and no keel. Typical adult size >250 microns.
Other names: Globigerina crassaformis; Globorotalia crotonensis; Globorotalia crassacrotonensis

More information: mikrotax

Downloadable Data
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There are 2 scanned G. crassaformis specimens.

Note: Data 'stacks' contain the minimally processed 3D data (TIF files) that can be imported into your favorite 3D data processing software program (we use imageJ). The STL file is processed and ready for 3D printing. 
Specimen 1:
Data stack TIF file 1
STL file 1

Click the play button below to manipulate the 3D model:

Globorotalia crassaformis by foraminarium on Sketchfab

Specimen 2:
Data stack TIF file 2
STL file 2
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Click the play button below to manipulate the 3D model:

Globorotalia crassiformis by foraminarium on Sketchfab


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