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yes diatoms can reproduce sexually and asexually.
but they can only reproduce asexually when they are little
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How do you explain how diatoms reproduce?
Diatoms can reproduce in two different modes, sexual and asexual. They also may pass through a seed-like phase known as the resting spore. www.mbari.org
When diatoms that have been reproducing asexually reach about one fourth of their size what happens to them?
reproduce sexually
What are three animals that reproduce asexually?
Three creatures that reproduce asexually are the paramecium, amoeba, and diatoms. These are microscopic organisms that live mainly in freshwater. In case you haven't heard of diatoms, they're a group of single celled alga that come in many shapes and colors.
How do Diatoms grow?
Diatoms are microscopic algae living in both fresh and salt water. They grow and reproduce by using photosynthesis, just as a plant would.
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.
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!
