Desmodora (Nematoda) from central Peru

 Cephalic region of one of the most common free-living nematode inhabiting surface (reduced) sediments, central Peru 

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Guide to the identification of Marine Meiofauna by Andreas Schmidt-Rhaesa

New book alert - edited by a friend of mine. 608 pages of the marvellous Meiofauna. Do yourself a favour and buy it. pic.twitter.com/SD8cwA9cyg

— Ross Piper (@DrRossPiper) February 27, 2020

Deep-sea exploration in the Peruvian Sea

Here we go!, very excited to test our new eight-tube multicorer for deep-sea exploration in the Peruvian Sea! #TheBenthicTeam at @ImarpePeru #benthichabitats #benthos #macrofauna #meiofauna #deepseasediments #deepsealife #deepseaexploration #OMZ #biogeochemistry #PeruvianSea pic.twitter.com/zOOXMiBT1T

— Víctor Aramayo (@Victor__Aramayo) April 12, 2019

Analysis of free-living marine nematodes from Antarctica

Just beginning the analysis of free-living #marinenematodes from #Antarctica, coming from the ANTAR XXV Peruvian Expedition!#benthicecology #nematodes #freelivingmarinenematodes #meiofauna #benthos #nematodetaxonomy #marineinvertebrates pic.twitter.com/5JqJMeCqHe

— Víctor Aramayo (@Victor__Aramayo) October 15, 2018

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Foraminifera from Peru: Globorotalia menardii

Globorotalia menardii d'Orbigny 1826

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Foraminifera from Peru: Globorotalia menardii

Globorotalia menardii d'Orbigny 1826

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Foraminifera from Peru: Globorotalia inflata

Globorotalia inflata d'Orbigny 1839

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Foraminifera from Peru: Globobulimina pacifica

Globobulimina pacifica Cushman 1927

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* These data are from the post-graduate thesis of V. Aramayo

**Credits: V. Aramayo, J. Cardich, D. Gutiérrez.  Peruvian Institute of Marine Research - IMARPE 

Note: If you have any help to enhance our taxonomic work ... I'll thank you do know me.

Foraminifera from Peru: Eilohedra vitrea

 Eilohedra vitrea Parker 1953

 Eilohedra vitrea Parker 1953

Eilohedra vitrea Parker 1953

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

* These data are from the post-graduate thesis of V. Aramayo

**Credits: V. Aramayo, J. Cardich, D. Gutiérrez.  Peruvian Institute of Marine Research - IMARPE 

Note: If you have any help to enhance our taxonomic work ... I'll thank you do know me.

Foraminifera from Peru: Cibides wuellerstorfi

Cibides wuellerstorfi Shwager 1866

 Cibides wuellerstorfi Shwager 1866

 Cibides wuellerstorfi Shwager 1866

                                  Cibides wuellerstorfi Shwager 1866

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Foraminifera from Peru: Chilostomella ovoidea

Chilostomella ovoidea Reuss 1850

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Foraminifera from Peru: Cancris sagra d'Orbigny 1839

Cancris sagra d'Orbigny 1839

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Foraminifera from Peru: Cancris inflatus

Cancris inflatus d'Orbigny 1839

 Cancris inflatus d'Orbigny 1839

 Cancris inflatus d'Orbigny 1839

Cancris inflatus d'Orbigny 1839

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Foraminifera from Peru: Bulimina striata

Bulimina striata d'Orbigny 1837

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Foraminifera from Peru: Brizalina alata

Foraminifera are protozoans found in all marine environments, they secrete a test of calcium carbonate. These organisms usually dominate both shallow and deep sediments.Despite a strong presence in all the oceans of the world, still remains largely unknown its diversity, and still do not know all benthic processes in which they participate.

Peru has one of the most productive seas in terms of fish production, but other components of this large marine ecosystem are also very important in relation to its functioning. Benthic organisms have a key role in several processes related with organic matter cycling and others aspects of  metabolisms of the marine system. Central Perú was sampled in 2007 during Galathea Expedition*. Here, I present a preliminary taxonomic identification** of some forams found in Huacho-Peru, corresponding to 100-300 m depth range. 

Brizalina alata Seguenza 1862

We thank Michael Hesseman by electronic photos, which can also be seen on their website Foraminifera

Some foraminifera from Central Peru (Huacho)

Here are some photographs of foraminifera from Peru (Huacho, central coast). More photos, details of the Project and many other useful options and tools can be seen at The Foraminifera Project's Website  or the Blog of Foraminifera of Michael Hesemann