Journal of Micropalaeontology
Journal of Micropalaeontology
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Articles | Volume 45, issue 1
Articles | Volume 45, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/jm-45-415-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jm-45-415-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 45, issue 1
Research article
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03 Jun 2026
Research article |  | 03 Jun 2026

First report of modern planktonic foraminifera in the southeastern Arabian Gulf, with observations on the morphology and ecology of Neogallitellia vivans (Cushman)

Sinatrya D. Prayudi, Thomas Steuber, and Michael A. Kaminski

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Building on historical research, we report the discovery of planktonic foraminifera in sediments offshore Abu Dhabi. Surprisingly, the samples are dominated by Neogallitellia vivans, a rare species typically found in the Indo-Pacific. Our detailed analysis of its shell structure suggests that this tiny organism is uniquely adapted to the extreme salinity of the southern Arabian Gulf. This finding highlights the ability of marine life to thrive in harsh, hypersaline environments.

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