Living Foraminifera (IMAGE) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Caption A living foraminifera, a type of marine plankton, grown in laboratory culture. Credit Image credit: Bärbel Hönisch. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.