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Skeleton of a radiolaria

English name: Radiolaria
Scientific name: Radiolaria sp.
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Phylum: Sarcodina (Rhizopoda)
Regnum: Protista

Radiolaria occur as plankton in the oceans. They often contain an inner skeleton of silicium oxide. Their cytoplasm is divided in an inner compartment (endoplasm) and an outer compartment (ectoplasm) that can form filliform projections (pseudopodia). Pseudopodia play a role in capturing food


last modified: 5 Jun 2014