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What are some characteristics of diatoms?
· A diatoms silica covering is called a frustule · Fossil evidence suggests that diatoms originated during, or before, the early Jurassic Period. · Some species of diatoms can reach up to 2 millimeters in length. ill post more later
Where are diatoms found?
There are many deposits of diatomite throughout the world, but high quality deposits are rare. It was discovered in modern times in Germany.
What are large deposits of diatom remains called?
The cell wall of diatoms are very thick and remain long after the diatoms die. when the cell wall remains of many dead diatoms clump together, they form a crumbly, abrasive substance called diatomaceous earth or diatomite.============================================The rock type called Chalk is also made of diatom skeletons.
What has the author John Tibby written?
John Tibby has written: 'A mid- to late-Holocene diatom and pollen palaeoecology of the Tuross Lake system, South Coast, New South Wales' -- subject(s): Diatoms, Fossil, Fossil Diatoms, Fossil Plants, Fossil Pollen, Paleobotany, Paleoecology, Plants, Fossil, Pollen, Fossil
What has the author Albert Mahood written?
Albert Mahood has written: 'The Harry E. Sovereign collection of Northwest Pacific diatoms' -- subject(s): California Academy of Sciences, Catalogs, Catalogs and collections, Diatoms, Fossil Diatoms, Paleobotany
Where are the largest deposits of fossil fuels located?
US
Fossil fuel created from plant deposits?
Coal, maybe?
What has the author K E Lohman written?
K. E. Lohman has written: 'Late Eocene nonmarine diatoms from the Beaver Divide area, Fremont County, Wyoming' -- subject(s): Fossil Diatoms, Paleontology
What has the author G Dallas Hanna written?
G Dallas Hanna has written: 'Pliocene diatoms of Wallace County, Kansas' -- subject(s): Diatomaceae, Fossil, Fossil Diatomaceae, Paleontology
What is cast fossil?
it is a fossil copy of an organism filled withsediment or mineral deposits.
What are the different groups of diatoms called?
pennates,centric
Where is most carbon stored in the geosphere?
Either Limestone Deposits, Fossil Fuel Deposits, or Soil.Source: An unanswered science quiz question
