Graphic pattern of foraminiferal dominance in nearshore region of central west coast of India

Abstract

Within the inner neritic zone (0-55 m depth) along the central west coast of India, some foraminiferal groups such as @iAmmonia, Elphidium, Trochammina, Bulimina, Bolivina, Nonion, Nonionella@@ and Florilus@@ individually (total foraminiferal number) and collectively (total species number) are dominant. Their distribution pattern is shown graphically. The living/dead foraminiferal test ratio was found to be anomalous but the richness of foraminiferal number probably reflects the high organic productivity of the region