Diatoms are usually between 2 and 200 microns in diameter, though there has been some up to 2 millimeters in size
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pennate diatoms
Yes, diatoms are classified within the division Chrysophyta, which includes golden-brown algae like 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.
Diatoms account for 23% of the primary productivity of the world, that's what they do!
diatoms are producers, not decomposers. they are photosynthetic organisms
The phylum for diatoms is Bacillariophyta. Diatoms are a type of algae that belong to this phylum and are characterized by their unique silica cell walls.
Most Diatoms are Photosynthetic but some have evolved to be heterotrophic
Diatoms are microscopic. Diatoms range in size from about 2 microns to about 500 microns or equal to the width of a human hair.
Yes they are; diatoms are the main source of oxygen in the universe.
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
No, diatoms are not fungi. Diatoms are a type of phytoplankton, which are photosynthetic microorganisms belonging to the group of algae. Fungi are a separate kingdom of organisms that are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter.