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Globorotalia ​theyeri

A Non-Spinose Planktic Foraminifera 
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Globorotalia theyeri
Life: G. theyeri is a non-spinose deeper dwelling planktic foraminifera. This species is common in temperate waters of the modern ocean.
Distinguishing features: Species has a large and thin, low trochospiral test and 4 - 5 chambers in the final whorl. The aperture is bordered by a narrow lip. The test surface of this species is very smooth. Typical adult size >250 microns.
Other names: 
Hirsutella theyeri

More information: mikrotax; foraminifera.eu
There is 1 scanned G. theyeri specimen. 

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

Globorotalia theyeri by foraminarium on Sketchfab


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