Radiolarian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɹeɪ.di.ə(ʊ)ˈlɛəɹi.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Radiolarian is a noun meaning Any of many marine amoeboid protozoa, of subclass Radiolaria, having filamentous pseudopodia; they have intricate silica skeletons.
Meaning
Any of many marine amoeboid protozoa, of subclass Radiolaria, having filamentous pseudopodia; they have intricate silica skeletons.
Example Sentences
Water wells inkblack in the streets repeating the polelamps in glozy rosettes that dish and slide in the wash like radiolarians pale with phosphorous on a midnight sea.
Word Forms
- radiolarians
Related Words
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