Micropalaeontologists
Micropalaeontologists are scientists who study microscopic fossils, organisms so small they typically require a microscope to be observed. These fossils include a wide array of ancient life forms such as foraminifera, ostracods, pollen, spores, diatoms, radiolarians, and conodonts. The discipline of micropalaeontology is a specialized branch of palaeontology, which itself is the study of fossilized remains of past life.
These microscopic fossils are invaluable for a variety of scientific purposes. They are extensively used in
Furthermore, micropalaeontology plays a crucial role in petroleum exploration. Certain microfossils are characteristic of specific oil-bearing