noun a type of protozoan belonging to the Actinophryidae family
Actinophryan plays a role in aquatic ecosystems as a predator of small organisms, contributing to the food web dynamics.
Actinophryan is a type of protozoan that belongs to the class Actinophryea, known for its spherical shape and radiating pseudopodia used for capturing food.
In zoology, actinophryan is classified as a type of single-celled organism with distinctive characteristics.
Actinophryan is studied in microbiology for its unique cellular structure and feeding mechanisms.
In the field of biology, a writer may use the term 'actinophryan' when discussing certain types of marine organisms with radiating pseudopodia.
Marine biologists may study actinophryans as part of their research on marine ecosystems and protists.
Ecologists may come across actinophryans while studying food webs and trophic interactions in aquatic environments.