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In paleontology, the management of sample and specimen information is crucial. In the case of microfossils, a substantial volume of information must be managed due to the typically large number of specimens. This article presents a case of radiolarian specimen management conducted by the authors at Niigata University, Japan. In this system, the collector’s initials and collection date are recorded for each rock sample, serial numbers are assigned to each stub, row and column coordinates are used to identify specimen positions on the stub for scanning electron microscopy, and individual serial numbers are applied to associated photographs and films. This management system emphasizes traceability and facilitates the re-examination and re-photographing of specimens.