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Foraminifera obtain energy primarily through a process called phagocytosis, where they engulf and digest small organic particles, such as phytoplankton and bacteria, using their pseudopodia. Some foraminifera also engage in symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic algae, allowing them to harness energy from sunlight. In addition to these methods, they can absorb dissolved organic matter from their surrounding environment. This diverse feeding strategy enables them to thrive in various marine habitats.
Foraminifera are primarily heterotrophic organisms, meaning they obtain their nutrients by consuming organic matter and other microorganisms. However, some foraminifera have symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic algae, allowing them to derive some energy from photosynthesis. These symbiotic foraminifera can be found in well-lit, shallow marine environments where sunlight penetrates. Overall, while not strictly autotrophic, certain foraminifera can harness autotrophic processes through their symbiotic partners.
Heterotrophs obtain energy from foods they consume, and Autotrophs obtain energy by the sun light
producers obtain energy from water and sunlight, consumers obtain energy from producers and decomposers obtain energy from comsumers.
M. K. BouDagher-Fadel has written: 'The early evolutionary history of planktonic foraminifera' -- subject(s): Foraminifera, Fossil, Fossil Foraminifera 'Evolution and geological significance of larger benthic foraminifera'
Harvey W. Anderson has written: 'Some Cretaceous Foraminifera of South Dakota' -- subject(s): Foraminifera, Fossil, Fossil Foraminifera
Robert Wakeman Jones has written: 'Lower tertiary foraminifera from Waldport, Oregon' -- subject(s): Foraminifera, Fossil, Fossil Foraminifera
Helen Jeanne Plummer has written: 'Foraminifera of the Midway formation in Texas' -- subject(s): Foraminifera, Fossil, Fossil Foraminifera, Paleontology
Brooks Fleming Ellis has written: 'Catalogue of planktonic Foraminifera' -- subject(s): Catalogs and collections, Foraminifera, Fossil Foraminifera, Fossils, Zooplankton 'Catalogue of Foraminifera' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Foraminifera 'Catalogue of Ostracoda' -- subject(s): Classification, Crustacea, Fossil Crustacea, Fossil Ostracoda, Ostracoda
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D. H. McNeil has written: 'Cretaceous rocks and their foraminifera in the Manitoba escarpment' -- subject(s): Foraminifera, Fossil, Fossil Foraminifera, Paleontology
They obtain energy from green algae