Foraminiferal genera and their classification

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Foraminiferal genera and their classification

Alfred R. Loeblich, Jr., and Helen Tappan

Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1988

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Includes systematic index

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Description

Studies with the foraminiferida have often been hindered by widely scattered, inaccessible sources. This two-volume reference (text in one volume, plates in the other) examines 3,568 of the world's generic taxa, representing all geologic ages. Covering twice the number of genera as any other available reference, it is by far the most complete source on the foraminiferida. The distinguished authors have assembled vital information on all supraspecific taxa of foraminifera, based on impressive advances made in the last twenty-five years in biology, morphology, and stratigraphy. Foraminiferal Genera and Their Classification provides an extensive supragenic classification, updated foraminiferal descriptions, comprehensive coverage of each genus, thorough attention to ultrastructure and internal anatomy, and precise stratigraphic data. Abundantly illustrated and fully explained, this text also features an extensive reference section. This book should be of interest to all those involved in the study of foraminifers.

Table of Contents

  • Systematic descriptions
  • Family group taxa based on genera of uncertain status
  • Unavailable family-group names used for foraminifera
  • Cladegroups, category not recognized by ICZN
  • Unavailable generic names used for foraminifera
  • Generic and family group taxa appearing too late for inclusion
  • Apparently described genera for which reference not seen
  • Generic taxa erroneously regarded as foraminifers.

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