👉 Foraminifera, also known as foraminifers or foraminiferans, are a group of soft-bodied invertebrates that include oysters, clams, and bivalves. They are characterized by their hard shells, which are composed of calcium carbonate and have a shell-like shape. The primary function of the foraminifera is to capture light energy from the environment through photosynthesis, which they use to produce food. Foraminifera play an important role in the
