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Globorotalia menardii

A non-spinose foraminifera 
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Globorotalia menardii
Life: G. menardii is a non-spinose deeper dwelling species of planktic foraminifera. Species distribution is tropical to subtropical. This species is abundant in the tropical modern ocean.
Distinguishing features: G. menardii features a low trochospiral and large discoidal test with 5 - 6 chambers in the final whorl. The shell has raised spiral sutures and a more massive keel. 
Typical adult size >250 microns.
Other names: G. cultrata


More information: mikrotax; foraminifera.eu; Brummer & Kucera, 2022

Downloadable Data:
There is 2 scanned G. menardii shell. 


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
STL file
Specimen 2:
Data stack TIF file
STL file
Click the play button below to manipulate the 3D model:
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Globorotalia menardii by foraminarium on Sketchfab

Globorotalia menardii by foraminarium on Sketchfab


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