noun a type of marine protozoan characterized by a spiny skeleton made of strontium sulfate
Acantharians are studied in the field of ecology to understand their role in nutrient cycling and energy transfer in marine environments.
Acantharians are a type of marine protozoa that are important in marine ecosystems as primary producers.
Acantharians play a role in the microbial food web as they consume bacteria and are consumed by larger organisms.
Acantharians are a type of marine planktonic protists that are of interest to marine biologists studying ocean ecosystems.
Acantharians play a role in the carbon cycle of the ocean, and oceanographers study their distribution and abundance in different ocean regions.
Microbiologists study the genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships of acantharians to understand their ecological roles in marine environments.