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Radiolaria (Radiolarians) is a phylum of rhizarians. There are 1091 species of Radiolarians, in 361 genera and 55 families. It includes groups like Cadiidae. Dead Radiolarians form siliceous oozes.

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  • URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_02000044
  • Definition: Siliceous ooze is a marine sediment composed of the debris of plankton with silica shells, such as diatoms and radiolaria. This ooze is limited to areas with high biological productivity, such as the polar oceans, and upwelling zones near the equator. The least common type of sediment, it covers only 15% of the ocean floor. It accumulates at a slower rate than calcareous ooze: 0.2-1 cm / 1000 yr.
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Radiolarian Habitats

The environments in which many radiolarians species are known to live. Select an environment to see its radiolarians species checklist.

radiolarians Habitats

The environments in which many radiolarians species are known to live. Select an environment to see its radiolarians species checklist.