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Diatoms are so small that oxygen just passes through their bodies.
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∙ 11y agoNo. Being that diatom is an algae, they undergo cellular respiration and photosynthesis, but they don't necessarily breathe.
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∙ 15y agoNo. Diatoms are unicellular protists that come in variety of shapes and sizes.
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Is diatom a protozoa or algae?
Yes, Diatom is a protist. Diatom is considered a plant-like protist.
How is amoeba different from diatom?
An amoeba is a protist and a diatom is not
Is a diatom a carnivore?
yes
How many cells does a diatom have?
The dimensions are very variable, between 2 μm and 200 μm.
What do you call dead diatoms?
Diatom
Is Lactobacillus Diatom or Euglena?
diatom
Is diatom a consumer or a producer?
diatom is a producer
Is diatom a protozoa or algae?
Yes, Diatom is a protist. Diatom is considered a plant-like protist.
How does diatom eats?
Diatom use photosynthesis to get energy.
When was Diatom Enterprises created?
Diatom Enterprises was created in 2004.
How is amoeba different from diatom?
An amoeba is a protist and a diatom is not
How big is a single diatom?
10 to 150 Microns depending on the species of Diatom
Why are diatom shells found in ocean-floor sediments?
diatom shells settle on the ocean floor from the surface
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.
Is diatom made up of only one cell?
Yes, diatom is made up of one cell.
Is Al a diatom?
No, its monoatomic
