“…As a result, encrusting foraminifera (Homotrema, Acervulina, Placopsilina, C+vpsina) generally do not constitute more than 5-10% of the sediment within shallow-water reefs (MacKenzie et al, 1965;Hughes Clarke & Keij, 1973;Milliman, 1974). Pink Homotrema and Miniacina sands do characterize the beaches of some islands (Mac-Kenzie et al, 1965;Braune & Fabricius, 1970), but these occurrences are comparatively few and may be related to physical sorting by local currents and waves rather than large populations in offshore waters.…”