Comparison between actinopods and foraminifera

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Let me share with you a comparison between actinopods and foraminifera.

Aspect Actinopods Foraminifera
Phylum Name Radiolaria Foraminifera
Cell Structure Unicellular with intricate silica-based skeletons Unicellular with a calcareous or agglutinated shell
Type of pseudopodia Radial, needle-like pseudopodia Typically branched pseudopodia
Composition of skeleton Silica (glass-like) Calcium carbonate (calcite or aragonite)
Habitat Marine, found in plankton Marine, found in plankton and benthic environments
Mode of Nutrition Heterotrophic Mixotrophic or heterotrophic
Type of reproduction Asexual and sexual reproduction Asexual and sexual reproduction
Ecological importance Important in marine food chains, contribute to silica cycling Important contributors to marine sediment and ecosystem functioning
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