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they feed on stuff
Diatoms are almost all photosynthetic. Most of the biological energy production (and oxygen production!) on earth is due to photosynthesis, and a little under half of it occurs in the ocean. Diatoms are responsible for a large proportion of the total energy production of the oceans, possibly as much as a half...
They don't eat but make there own nutrients
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∙ 12y agoDiatoms use photosynethsis to get energy....
though diatoms are known to suck oil now scientists have proven they have little celia that help them get their food.
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∙ 14y agoas diatoms move through water they filter particles through their two silica shells
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∙ 14y agoDiatoms are plant like protists, so they get their energy from the sun to use in the process of photosynthesis
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∙ 12y agoDiatoms contain chlorophyll, and make their own food through photosynthesis.
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∙ 10y agoThey store them as oil I am not completely sure but it's worth the shot
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∙ 11y agofrom the sunlight
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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.
Why diatoms are the chief producers of ocean?
Because Diatoms are largest in number and distributed evenly in the water to get maximum sunshine. Their largest number and efficient mode of food synthesis make them chief producers of ocean just as the grasses are on the land mass.
In what ways are diatoms dinoflagellates and other plantlike protists similar to plants?
they can make photosynthesis to make thier own food.
What eats diatoms?
i know some types of plankton eat diatoms and so do sponges,jellyfish and crabs and ther is still many more things that eat diatoms
How do diatoms get food?
as diatoms move through water they filter particles through their two silica shells
How do diatoms obtain food?
they use photosynthesis to make energy
What is the purpose of diatoms in the food chain?
Diatoms are a group of algae and most of them are unicellular. Within the food chain they serve as producers, producing organic compounds like fat, carbohydrates and proteins.
What does jellyfish diatoms and cope-pod have in common?
Diatoms, Cope pods, and Jellyfish are all forms of plankton and are the foundation of the ocean food web
Are diatoms heterotroph or autotroph?
autotrophic- meaning they produce there own food through photosynthesis
What do diatoms eat?
Diatoms are in kingdom protista. They are also in the plantlike protist category so therefore they are eukaryotic, single or many celled, and have chloroplasts which contain chlorophyll. The chlorophyll causes them to use energy from the sun to make food that they eat. Diatoms are also filter-feeders. As they move through water, they filter particles through their two silica shells as means of processing food.
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.
Were do diatoms fall in the food chain?
I dont know!!!! Im guessing that the fall higher on the protiest but they are not massave!
What Do Diatoms look like?
Diatoms are usually microscopic, but they can be 2mm in length. Marine diatoms are a yellowish brown colour.
