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The database contains over 22,000 images of foraminifera specimens, representing over 2,000 genera. You can browse through this visual catalog to examine and compare different species.
You can search the database using 24 different criteria, including taxonomy, morphology, geological time, and geography. This allows you to find specific foraminifera specimens based on your research needs. To the database-query.
The database is searchable by order, family, genus and species, allowing you to explore specific taxonomic groups. You may either use the genus interface or the database-query.
You can search for foraminifera based on their physical characteristics, which is helpful for identification purposes. You may either use the key to species interface or the database-query.
You can search for foraminifera based on their geographical location, area, ocean/continent or country, which is useful for studying regional distributions. You may either use the built-in google maps interface or the database-query.
The database includes both modern and fossil foraminifera, enabling searches on period, epoch, stage and some formations. You may either use the fossil interface or the database-query.
You can download images and accompanying metadata for your research or educational purposes.
On each single species page you find the citation. To an example.
The database contains over 22,000 images of foraminifera, which are searchable by taxonomy, morphology, geological time, and geography. Searchable Attributes: Users can search the database using 24 different criteria, including taxonomical, geographical, stratigraphical, morphological, technical, and collection-related information.
The database provides user-oriented interfaces that allow for easy navigation and retrieval of data. Users can view thumbnail images with accompanying data, and clicking on a thumbnail directs them to a detailed page with a larger image and all available data.
The database includes identification keys for benthic and planktonic foraminifera, covering more than 780 taxa. These keys assist users in identifying different species.
The database is supported by contributions from both avocational and professional scientists. Contributors can submit images and data, and they receive benefits such as a personal contributor page and assistance with identifications.
The database is regularly updated with new images and data from ongoing projects and sampling efforts. Recent updates include the addition of 400 images to the catalog of modern Greater North Sea Foraminifera and new material from the Miocene clay pit in Twistringen.
The database aims to foster interest in foraminifera and supports both educational and research activities. It provides a platform for sharing results and obtaining virtual and real help from the community.
The project is strictly non-commercial and is driven by the enthusiasm of naturalists. Neither the contributors nor the team receive financial compensation, emphasizing the collaborative and community-focused nature of the project.
These features make the Foraminifera Database a valuable resource for both amateur enthusiasts and professional scientists interested in foraminifera.
The WFD focuses primarily on taxonomy and nomenclature of foraminifera, aiming to provide an authoritative list of accepted species names. FEUDAT has a broader scope, including images, morphological data, geographical and stratigraphical information, and collection-related data for both fossil and recent foraminifera.
The foraminifera.eu database (FEUDAT) reports coverage of 13.7% of all foraminifera species and 52.4% of genera, each with an illustration. The WFD contains almost 100% of each, with about 12% being illustrated. FEUDAT allows comparison of images, which WFD does not.
FEUDAT places a strong emphasis on images and drawings of specimens, considering them a crucial bridge between traditional morphological recognition and modern DNA-based identification methods. WFD's primary focus is not on images, but rather on taxonomic information.
WFD is primarily aimed at professional taxonomists and researchers. FEUDAT caters to both avocational and professional scientists, with a focus on improving accessibility of foraminiferal data for a wider audience.
The WFD is part of the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), a global initiative for marine biodiversity information. FEUDAT is a stand alone database. Single species are referenced to the according WFD entry by their aphiaid, used by the WFD.
The WFD is managed by a team of professional editors who are responsible for taxonomic decisions and data entry. FEUDAT is a community-driven project with contributions from both avocational and professional scientists, totaling around 150 contributors.
Submit your own foraminifera images and associated data to be added to the database. The Foraminifera.eu Lab (FEULAB) welcomes contributions from both amateurs and professionals.
Help extract, photograph, and identify foraminifera from samples. The project works on various levels, from simple beach samples to more complex deep-sea material.
Contact the FEULAB team with your own project proposals related to foraminifera research.
Share relevant publications, preferably as PDFs, to help improve the skills and knowledge of the team.
Join talks, fieldwork, and workshops to engage directly with other interested individuals.
Provide feedback and proposals to help improve the database and project.
