Environmental Factors Causing Distributions of Recent Foraminifera
Author : Gary Oliver George Greiner
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Page : 674 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Foraminifera
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Author : Gary Oliver George Greiner
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Page : 674 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Foraminifera
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Author : Gary Oliver George Greiner
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Page : 7 pages
File Size : 13,42 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Foraminifera
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Author : Sharath Reddy Ravula
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Page : pages
File Size : 25,2 MB
Release : 2005
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The shell composition of planktonic foraminifera used in many paleoreconstructions assumes they are accurately representing conditions at the surface/mixed layer. However, planktonic foraminifera are known to inhabit a depth range that extends below the mixed layer. In the present study, foraminifera were collected at discrete depth intervals using a Multiple Opening and Closing Net Environmental Sensing System (MOCNESS) in either cyclonic or anticyclonic eddies that had contrasting environmental conditions. The foraminifera abundances and distributions were compared to the water depth, temperature, density, and chlorophyll profiles. Nine species were found consistently among all the tows and composed at least 96% of the species found, though a shift in the species abundances and depths occurred between eddies. Species occurred where physical factors were compatible with conditions and feeding opportunities they were adapted to. Three species pink and white Globigerinoides ruber and Globigerinoides sacculifer thrived best when a steep density gradient resulted in a shallower mixed-layer that restricted them under more intense light and allowed them to better exploit their algae symbionts. Globigerina bulloides was found outside its sub-polar habitat because the waters of the cyclones were cool enough (less than 26°C) at the same depths that sufficient chlorophyll was available. Two species Orbulina universa, and Globorotalia menardii were consistently absent in the mixed layer, but tracked deeper chlorophyll concentrations. Three other species were found inconsistently among the tows: Hastigerina pelagica, Globigerinella siphonifera, and Globigerinella calida. H. pelagica probably follows chlorophyll concentrations. G. siphonifera, and G. calida have a preference for deeper waters within the photic zone. The drastic doubling to tripling of the foraminifera abundances in cyclones biases downcore reconstructions of sea surface temperature towards cooler conditions. Also, the shift in species composition between the two eddies indicates that in environments where eddies, upwellings, or rings exist may bias the downcore composition of each species towards cooler conditions. G. sacculifer was found to live primarily in the mixed layer and at least 75% of its downcore individuals are expected to represent conditions there. Researchers should consider the described species distributions to better understand the water column conditions they are reconstructing.
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Page : 1324 pages
File Size : 45,46 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Geology
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
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Page : 1178 pages
File Size : 11,33 MB
Release : 1971-07
Category : Geology
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Author : Patrícia Pinheiro Beck Eichler
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,5 MB
Release : 2020-12-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030614638
This book provides effective statistical analyses in benthic foraminiferal communities patterns and show solutions for sea-land processes and alterations caused by climate changes and other local (and global) environmental concerns. Our goal is to provide, through these chapters, the monitoring and forecasting of environmental impacts with accurate data. We identify global regions most subject to industrial pollution, contamination and sewage, identifying potential sites prone to accumulate organic matter, which effects erosion, deposition, ocean temperature and pH changes (warming, cooling, acidification), climate and sea-level changes. Benthic habitats, specifically foraminiferal (single celled microorganisms found in the water column and sediment) contribute to our understanding of local and global climate change that effect at risk communities. Derived through the accuracy of oceanographic climate science, allow us to predict with the intention to alleviate potential loss in coastal areas, which are, the most vulnerable to ocean warming, cooling, acidification, and sea-level rise impacts. We unravel the mystery of the Environmental Impacts and Climate Change, helping communities prepare, adjust, adapt, and minimize effects or remediate loss. We show how to pinpoint the most vulnerable and specific sites for economic and social damage and loss, using foraminifera, an inexpensive and easily handled proxy valuable for monitoring coastal and marine environmental stressors. The implications of those problems and the ability to forecast patterns on land are primary issues we address by studying marine sediment of beaches, estuaries, bays and deep water worldwide. Ecology, biology, life history, and taxonomy of modern Foraminifera allows us to examine the current and historical record of environmental change effects, and predict implications for future sea-level rise, and ocean patterns. The prediction of responses of interacting systems to these problems, and development of strategies is needed to inform leadership with the knowledge and data to effectively implement policy, making this book a very informative and significant contribution for researchers and decision makers.
Author : Ronald E. Martin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 22,19 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461541670
Microfossils are ideally suited to environmental studies because their short generation times allow them to respond rapidly to environmental change. This book represents an assessment of the progress made in environmental micropalaeontology and sets out future research directions. The taxa studied are mainly foraminifera, but include arcellaceans, diatoms, dinoflagellates, and ostracodes. The papers themselves range from reviews of applications of particular taxa to specific case studies.
Author : John W. Murray
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 14,49 MB
Release : 2006-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521828392
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Author : Fred B. Phleger
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Page : 320 pages
File Size : 19,88 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Science
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Author : Franc Cimerman
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Page : 118 pages
File Size : 27,9 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Foraminifera
ISBN : 9788671310536