What is another word for heliozoan?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛlɪˌɒzə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Heliozoans are unicellular organisms also known as sun-animalcules. The word heliozoan is derived from Greek word "helios" meaning sun and "zoan" meaning animal. These microorganisms are characterized by a radiating form with numerous pseudopodia protruding from the body. Synonyms for this interesting organism include sun-animal, sun-shade, sun-protist, and sun-ray. Other words that can be used to describe heliozoans include radiolarian, actinopod, and sun-plankton. Although they may be small in size, heliozoans play an important role in the aquatic ecosystem by serving as an important food source for other aquatic creatures.
