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Globigerina
Plate 77 from Voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger 1873-1876. Zoology Vol. 9. Foraminifera Plates, 1884 by C. Wyville Thomson
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1830 1882 Challenger Charles Wyville Charles Wyville Thomson Eukaryote Eukaryotic Foram Foraminifera Foraminiferan Hms Challenger Protist Protista Retaria Rhizaria Thomson Globigerinida
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This image is Plate 77 from the seminal work "Voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger 1873-1876. Zoology Vol. 9. Foraminifera Plates," published in 1884 by the renowned Scottish scientist, Sir Charles Wyville Thomson. The photograph features a remarkable specimen of the foraminiferan genus Globigerina, specifically identified as Retaria globigerina or Globigerinida, belonging to the family Globigerinidae. During the groundbreaking voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger from 1873 to 1876, Wyville Thomson and his team conducted extensive research on various marine organisms, including these intriguing unicellular eukaryotes known as foraminifera. These protists, part of the Rhizaria sub-group, exhibit complex structures and behaviors that set them apart from other single-celled organisms. Globigerina foraminifera are characterized by their distinctive, chambered tests, which are formed from calcium carbonate. These tests serve as protective shells for the organisms, allowing them to survive in various marine environments. The intricate patterns and structures of these tests have long fascinated scientists and collectors alike. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, represents a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of foraminifera and the broader study of marine biology during the Victorian era. Sir Charles Wyville Thomson's meticulous documentation and classification of these organisms laid the foundation for future research and discoveries in the field. The intricacy and beauty of this foraminifera specimen, as captured in this photograph, serve as a testament to the wonders of the natural world and the importance of scientific exploration and discovery.
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