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radiolarians

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun radiolarian has 1 sense
  1. radiolarian - protozoa with amoeba-like bodies and radiating filamentous pseudopods
    --1 is a kind of
    actinopod
    --1 is a member of Radiolaria, order Radiolaria

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Radiolarians

Description:

Radiolarians are microscopic, planktonic marine organisms belonging to the phylum Radiolaria. They are known for their intricate and beautiful glass-like exoskeletons, which can be found in various shapes and designs.

Noun - Plural form:

Radiolarians

Sense 1 - Biology:

[Countable] A single organism belonging to the phylum Radiolaria that possesses a distinctive glassy skeleton.

Example sentence: The radiolarians drift along with the ocean currents.

Sense 2 - Biology:

[Uncountable] A taxonomic group that comprises various species of planktonic marine organisms, characterized by their intricate glassy exoskeletons.

Example sentence: The study of radiolarians provides important insights into the marine ecosystem.

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