What are Rhizaria?
Q: What are Rhizaria?
A: Rhizaria are a supergroup of mostly unicellular eukaryotes.
Q: Who proposed the Rhizaria as a supergroup and in what year?
A: The Rhizaria were proposed as a supergroup by Cavalier-Smith in 2002.
Q: Do all species of Rhizaria have amoeba-like pseudopods?
A: For the most part, all species of Rhizaria are amoeba-like with pseudopods, but they vary considerably in form.
Q: Do many species of Rhizaria produce shells or skeletons?
A: Yes, many species of Rhizaria produce shells or skeletons, which can be quite complex in structure.
Q: What is the significance of Rhizaria in protozoan fossils?
A: Rhizaria make up the vast majority of protozoan fossils.
Q: Do all Rhizaria have mitochondria?
A: Yes, nearly all Rhizaria have mitochondria with folds.
Q: Are multicellular forms of Rhizaria common?
A: No, multicellular forms of Rhizaria are rare, but a recent discovery has been made.
