Acanthowetra
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Acanthowetra
A photograph of a foraminifera found in the Indian Ocean
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Celled Eukaryote Eukaryotic Foram Foraminifera Foraminiferan Microscopic Plankton Planktonic Protist Protista Protozoa Protozoan Protozoology Retaria Rhizaria Test Invertebrata
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1. Title: Acanthowetra: A Microscopic Marvel of the Indian Ocean 2. Description: This image showcases the intricate beauty of Acanthowetra, a foraminiferan, or foraminifera, a type of protist found in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. Foraminifera are a diverse group of unicellular or multicellular eukaryotes belonging to the phylum Foraminifera, within the supergroup Rhizaria. 3. Background: Acanthowetra, with its distinctive yellow coloration and complex, spiky test, is a planktonic foraminifera, which means it lives and drifts in the upper layers of the ocean. These microscopic organisms play a crucial role in the marine food chain and contribute significantly to the carbon cycle. 4. Anatomy: The test, or shell, of Acanthowetra is composed of calcium carbonate and serves as its protective housing. The test's unique, spiky structure is formed by the secretion of calcareous and organic material. The organism itself is a eukaryote, meaning it possesses a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. 5. Lifestyle: Acanthowetra, like other foraminifera, feeds by drawing water into its test through a small opening called the foramen. The organism filters the water to extract food, primarily plankton, using a ciliated groove called the labyrinth. 6. Significance: The study of foraminifera, or protistology, offers valuable insights into the evolution of eukaryotic organisms and the history of the Earth's oceans. The tests of these organisms have been used as proxies to study past climate conditions and provide essential data for paleoceanography and paleoclimatology. 7. Conclusion: This stunning photograph of Acanthowetra highlights the mesmerizing world of microscopic organisms that inhabit our oceans. Its intricate structure and vital role in the marine ecosystem serve as a reminder of the intricate web of life that exists beneath the surface.
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