radiolaria
|ra-di-o-la-ri-a|
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/ˌreɪdiəˈlɛəriə/
marine protozoa with silica skeletons
Etymology
Etymology Information
'radiolaria' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'radiolus,' where 'radius' meant 'ray' or 'spoke.'
Historical Evolution
'radiolus' transformed into the modern English word 'radiolaria' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the ray-like structure of the organism's skeleton, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of single-celled marine organism with intricate silica skeletons, belonging to the class Radiolaria.
Radiolaria are known for their beautiful and complex silica skeletons.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/07 04:22