1993Journal of MicropalaeontologyOpen access

Wet processing of Recent calcareous foraminifera: methods for preventing dissolution

Caroline A. Maybury, Iolo Ap Gwynn

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Abstract. Two methods for the wet processing of Recent foraminifera are described: one utilizing glutaraldehyde, the other formaldehyde. Both minimize the effects of dissolution on the tests of Recent calcareous foraminifera.

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Abstract. Two methods for the wet processing of Recent foraminifera are described: one utilizing glutaraldehyde, the other formaldehyde. Both minimize the effects of dissolution on the tests of Recent calcareous foraminifera.

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Abstract. Two methods for the wet processing of Recent foraminifera are described: one utilizing glutaraldehyde, the other formaldehyde. Both minimize the effects of dissolution on the tests of Recent calcareous foraminifera.

Key concepts: Foraminifera, Calcareous, Dissolution, Glutaraldehyde, Formaldehyde, Chemistry, Geology, Chromatography

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