Foraminifera (or Forams) (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption Foraminifera, or forams, as seen through the viewfinder of a microscope. Credit Tom Marchitto 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.