Radiozoa Collection

Acanthophracta, radiolarians
Coloured lithograph by Ernst Haeckel from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899-1904. Date: 1904

Stephoidea radiolaria or radiozoa: Lithocircus species, Tholospyris procera skeleton, Acanthodesmia species skeleton, Tristephanium dimensivum skeleton, Trissocyclidae species

Radiolaria models
Models of two radiolaria made in papier mache by Vaclav Fric

Dorataspis diodon, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aulacantha scolymantha, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Actinomma asteracanthion, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Eucyrtidium cranoides, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Actinophrys sol, heliozoan
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Heliosphaera actinota, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Eucecryphalus schultzei, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Spongosphaera streptacantha, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aulosphaera elegantissima, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Conceptual image of Radiolarians with a skeletal frame. Radiolarians are tiny protozoans that live in the ocean

Radiolarian model
Galls model of radiolarian by Blaschka, held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Discover the mesmerizing world of Radiozoa, a diverse group of microscopic marine organisms that inhabit our oceans. Among them are Acanthophracta and Stephoidea radiolarians, known for their intricate skeletal structures resembling delicate works of art. Take a closer look at Dorataspis diodon, an enchanting radiolarian with its spiky exterior that resembles a tiny sea urchin. Aulacantha scolymantha is another fascinating member of the radiozoa family, characterized by its long and slender body adorned with numerous spines. Actinomma asteracanthion showcases its beauty through its symmetrical arrangement of needle-like projections. Not to be forgotten is Actinophrys sol, a unique heliozoan species that captivates with its sun-like appearance. Heliosphaera actinota stands out among other radiolarians due to its star-shaped structure which glimmers in the sunlight. Witness the elegance of Aulosphaera elegantissima as it displays ornate patterns on its spherical shell. Eucyrtidium cranoides impresses with its complex architecture reminiscent of an ancient cityscape while Eucecryphalus schultzei exhibits intricate lattice-like designs. Spongosphaera streptacantha amazes with elongated spicules extending from its central body like delicate tendrils reaching into the water column. These captivating creatures collectively form the vast kingdom known as Radiolaria – masters in adapting to various oceanic environments throughout history. As scientists continue to explore and study these remarkable organisms, we gain further insight into their ecological roles and contributions within marine ecosystems. The world beneath our waves holds endless wonders waiting to be discovered.