Figure 3. 3.1, Stage I, the precursor of AMOR. It allows controlled tilting in x and y directions of a single microfossil. Gears are necessary in order to optimize freedom for tilting under the limited space of the microscope objective. A single foraminifer is mounted on the tip of a screw. 3.2, Detail of Stage I. 3.3, Close-up showing the tip of screw with a foraminifer mounted.