Fossil planktonic foraminifera are crucial markers for biostratigraphical zonation and correlation, underpinning marine sedimentary sequence drilling and hydrocarbon exploration. This Second Edition synthesizes the biostratigraphic and geological utility of these microfossils, unifying existing schemes and offering improved correlations that reflect regional biogeographies. It provides a comprehensive analysis of fossil planktonic foraminifera genera, detailing their phylogenetic evolution across time and space, based on extensive data.

This text is in considerable demand, as noted by its republication by UCL Press. The subject matter indicates a specialized academic work focusing on detailed paleontological and geological data. The emphasis on biostratigraphy and its application in resource exploration suggests a readership of geologists, paleontologists, and professionals in the energy sector.