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What chemical compound composes diatoms outer covering and what is this shell called?
hydrated silicon dioxide
What are some characteristics of diatoms?
· A diatoms silica covering is called a frustule · Fossil evidence suggests that diatoms originated during, or before, the early Jurassic Period. · Some species of diatoms can reach up to 2 millimeters in length. ill post more later
Are diatoms zooplankton?
No they are a type of phytoplankton with siliceous cell walls.
Are diatoms in glass?
Diatoms are single celled algae.
What Do Diatoms look like?
Diatoms are usually microscopic, but they can be 2mm in length. Marine diatoms are a yellowish brown colour.
What chemical compound composes diatoms outer covering and what is this shell called?
hydrated silicon dioxide
What are some characteristics of diatoms?
· A diatoms silica covering is called a frustule · Fossil evidence suggests that diatoms originated during, or before, the early Jurassic Period. · Some species of diatoms can reach up to 2 millimeters in length. ill post more later
Are diatoms zooplankton?
No they are a type of phytoplankton with siliceous cell walls.
Which diatoms can move around the best?
pennate diatoms
Are diatoms in glass?
Diatoms are single celled algae.
Are diatoms fungus like?
diatoms are a microalgae group
What is scientific name of diatoms?
Diatoms are algae, diatoms are protists. Diatoms are placed in the division Bacilliariophyta, which is distinguished by the presence of an inorganic cell wall composed of hydrated silica.
What Do Diatoms look like?
Diatoms are usually microscopic, but they can be 2mm in length. Marine diatoms are a yellowish brown colour.
What are diatoms used for in your life?
filters, mild abrasives, absorbents, chemical carriers, filler in tires, anitcaking agent, natural pesticide, etc.
Is diatoms a decomposer?
diatoms are producers, not decomposers. they are photosynthetic organisms
What organism has silica walls?
class chrysophyta
What do diatoms do?
Diatoms account for 23% of the primary productivity of the world, that's what they do!
