Retrieving "Foraminifera Shells" from the archives

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  1. Climatology

    Linked via "foraminifera shells"

    Paleoclimatology and Proxy Data
    Paleoclimatology seeks to reconstruct ancient climates using indirect evidence, or proxies. These include ice cores, sediment layers, tree rings (dendroclimatology), and foraminifera shells.
    | Proxy Material | Parameter Reconstructed | Temporal Resolution Range | Reliability Index (Scale of 100) |
  2. Sand

    Linked via "foraminifera shells"

    Feldspathic Sand: Common in younger terrains or areas with significant nearby igneous intrusions. Feldspars often impart slight pink or yellow hues.
    Lithic Sand: Composed of fragments of various rock types (e.g., basalt, limestone). Characteristic of high-energy environments.
    Biogenic Sand: Composed largely of skeletal remains, such as coral fragments or [foraminifera shells](/entrie…