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The dimensions are very variable, between 2 μm and 200 μm.
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∙ 14y agoThe diatom is a unicellular organism.
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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
What do the cell walls of diatoms contain?
Diatom cell walls are composed of silicon dioxide.
Is a diatom a carnivore?
yes
What do you call dead diatoms?
Diatom
Is diatom eukaryotic?
Diatoms are type of algae.They have eukariyotic cells
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
What do the cell walls of diatoms contain?
Diatom cell walls are composed of silicon dioxide.
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.
