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What does the shell of a diatom contain?

chloroplasts


Is argon a diatom?

No, argon exists as single atoms as it has a full outer shell (full octet)


A single celled type of alga with a glasslike shell is a?

A diatom is a single-celled type of alga with a glass-like shell. These microscopic organisms are abundant in freshwater and marine environments, playing a crucial role in the aquatic food chain and oxygen production through photosynthesis.


The tiny exoskeleton of a diatom is mostly composed of?

The tiny exoskeleton of a diatom is mostly composed of silica, which is a form of silicon dioxide. This silica shell gives diatoms their characteristic glass-like appearance and provides protection for the cell inside.


Is diatom a consumer or a producer?

diatom is a producer


How is amoeba different from diatom?

Amoeba is a single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Protozoa, while a diatom is a single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Bacillariophyta. Amoeba moves and feeds through pseudopodia (false feet), while diatoms have a silica shell called a frustule and photosynthesize using chlorophyll.


How does diatom eats?

Diatom use photosynthesis to get energy.


When was Diatom Enterprises created?

Diatom Enterprises was created in 2004.


How big is a single diatom?

10 to 150 Microns depending on the species of Diatom


What is the difference between shell sort and merge sort?

shell uses an odd number,merge uses an even number?


Does diatom have chloroplast?

no


What are the timy exoskeleton of a diatom is mostly composed of what?

Diatom exoskeletons, or frustules, are made from silica. To get a clearer insight into this material Go to the related link (AFM maps the diatom exoskeleton) below.