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Looks like a UFO, but it’s a Foraminiferan! – 1/23/08
Hi Guys!
<Hi there, Terje!>
Can you help me identify this brown thing? The picture should be approximately 1:1 (on a 15-19" monitor :) ) = 3mm. <<ufo.jpg>>
<Wow! Looks like a very pretty little Foraminiferan test. Forams are harmless, single celled organisms (“Protists”) that are shelled and supposedly feed on bacteria and organic matter. Please see these links for photos and more information re:
http://home2.pacific.net.ph/~sweetyummy42/hitchodds.html
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-07/rs/index.php >
Regards
Terje Midtbø
<Take care -Lynn>