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Biology and ecology of Radiolaria
Suzuki, N.; Not, F. (2015). Biology and ecology of Radiolaria, in: Ohtsuka, S. et al. Marine protists: Diversity and dynamics. pp. 179-222. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-55130-0_8
In: Ohtsuka, S. et al. (Ed.) (2015). Marine protists: Diversity and dynamics. Springer Japan: Tokyo. ISBN 978-4-431-55129-4. ix, 684 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-55130-0, more
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Keywords
    Aquatic communities > Plankton
    Biology
    Ecology
    Acantharia [WoRMS]; Collodaria [WoRMS]; Nassellaria [WoRMS]; Radiolaria [WoRMS]; Spumellaria [WoRMS]
Author keywords
    Taxopodia
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  • Suzuki, N.
  • Not, F.
Abstract
    Radiolaria are unicellular holoplanktonic protozoa with siliceous or strontium sulfate skeletons. Mainly studied by micropaleontologists because of their excellent fossil record, they are also key members of planktonic communities and play important roles in various oceanic ecosystems. This chapter presents an overview of the current knowledge on living Radiolaria (orders Acantharia, Collodaria, Nassellaria, Spumellaria and Taxopodia). Besides general considerations on Radiolaria as a whole, it focuses on the taxonomy, biology, and ecology of each radiolarian order. Finally this chapter provides insights on research perspectives to improve our knowledge of living radiolarians and their ecological role in marine ecosystems.
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