Foraminiferan test, coloured electron micrograph (SEM) of the high power detail of the test of a Miliolid. The Miliolida are an order of protists whic

---

Foraminiferan test, coloured electron micrograph (SEM) of the high power detail of the test of a Miliolid. The Miliolida are an order of protists which comprise Foraminifera with calcareous, porcelacous (porcelain like) tests that are imperforate (without an opening) and commonly have a pseudochitinous lining. Tests are composed of randomly oriented calcite needles that have a high proportion of magnesium along with organic material. Tests lack pores and generally have multiple chambers. Magnification: x3000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

---

Size: 4550px × 3919px
Photo credit: © STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: animal, calcite., electron, fauna, foraminifera, invertebrate, invertebrates, microscopy, miliolid, nature, plankton, protozoa, protozoan, scanning, sem, shell, shells, test, wildlife, zoology, zooplankton