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A diatom shape is usually round or triangular. They could also be a thin oval shape.
As well, the potentially practical shapes they Form may only be classified as Infinite.
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Why diatoms are different shapes and sizes?
There are many different species of diatoms, and the different species are different in shape and size.
Are diatoms prokaryotic?
Diatoms are eukaryotic, they are a major class of algae and the most common type of phytoplankton. They are unicellular yet exist in colonies in the shape of ribbons.
How do diatoms shape help them survive?
Desiccated crystals or fibrils stick to surfaces when they are hydrated and when they contract they move the diatom along Centric diatoms ( marine) have radial symmetry in valve view and lack rapines and pseudoraphes . The outline of centric diatoms is usually circular, oval, or elliptical.
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!
What mode of nutrition do diatoms have?
Most Diatoms are Photosynthetic but some have evolved to be heterotrophic
