This guide is intended as a very brief introduction to the fascinating world that can only be seen under the microscope. A future guide will go into more detail about collection, classification or storage....
Recent sediment samples are the easiest to process for microfossil work. This applies especially to samples collected on salt marshes,salt marsh channels and mudflats. NB - THESE ARE SENSITIVE AREAS WITH A...
If you want to look at microfossils in any sample, a picking tray is absolutely essential. These allow the prepared residue to be thinly spread for easy examination under the binocular microscope. Don't be...