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Definitions for radiolarian
ˌreɪ di oʊˈlɛər i ənra·di·o·lar·i·an

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  1. radiolariannoun

    protozoa with amoeba-like bodies and radiating filamentous pseudopods

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  1. radiolariannoun

    Any of many marine amoeboid protozoa, of subclass Radiolaria, having filamentous pseudopodia; they have intricate silica skeletons

  2. Etymology: From Radiolaria

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  1. radiolarian

    Radiolarians are microscopic, single-celled aquatic organisms predominantly found in the oceans. They are known for their intricate and beautiful skeletons made of silica, which they use for buoyancy and protection. Belonging to the class Polycystinea, radiolarians are a type of protozoa, and have been in existence for hundreds of millions of years. They form an essential part of the marine food chain and also contribute to the ocean sediments.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Radiolarianadjective

    of or pertaining to the Radiolaria

  2. Radiolariannoun

    one of the Radiolaria

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of radiolarian in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of radiolarian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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