Taxonomy of Foraminifera from Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.: by Justin H. Parker. 2009, Memoirs of the Association of Australasian Palaeontologists, Vol. 36, 810 p.


World Heritage Site: Ningaloo Coast

Publication Year: 2010

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE5DA12FB5DA

Summary

Justin H. Parker's comprehensive taxonomic study of foraminifera from the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia, significantly advances understanding of this understudied yet ecologically significant region. The research identifies and catalogs a diverse range of foraminiferal species, leveraging extensive fieldwork, museum collections (British Natural History Museum and Smithsonian Institution), and expert taxonomic collaboration with Stefan Revets. This work fills critical gaps in knowledge about the foraminiferal assemblages of the Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's longest fringing-barrier reefs, by providing detailed morphological descriptions and taxonomic identifications. The study's meticulous approach ensures robust, peer-reviewed data that serves as a foundational resource for future ecological, paleontological, and conservation research in this UNESCO-listed marine environment.

Citation

Hallock, P. (2010). TAXONOMY OF FORAMINIFERA FROM NINGALOO REEF, WESTERN AUSTRALIA.: By Justin H. Parker. 2009, Memoirs of the Association of Australasian Palaeontologists, Vol. 36, 810 p. The Journal of Foraminiferal Research, 40(3), 301–302. https://doi.org/10.2113/gsjfr.40.3.301

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