any protozoan of the class Polycystinea (superclass Actinopoda), found in the upper layers of all oceans. Radiolarians, which are mostly spherically ... [6 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/r/4
single-celled heterotrophic organisms with elaborate skeletons made of silica. These silica skeletons are so durable that radiolarian fossils are used to date deep-sea sediments. Found on http://www.coml.org/edu/glossary/g1.htm
Any protozoan of the class Polycystinea (superclass Actinopoda). Radiolaria are found as zooplankton in the upper layers of all oceans. They are mostly spherically symmetrical and known for their tiny, complex, perforated skeletons, known as tests, which are usually composed of silica. Found on http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/R/radiolarian.html
Ra`di·o·la'ri·an (rā`dĭ*o*lā'rĭ* a n) adjective (Zoology) Of or pertaining to the Radiolaria. -- noun One of the Radiolaria. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/4