pennate diatoms
diatoms
Most diatoms are non-motile, simply being carried by currents and turbulence - however, some types move via flagellation (the swimming motion of small hair-like features called 'flagella'). Flagella are projections from the cell body which are moved back and forth (flagellated) to provide motion. Identical in structure to flagella (but somewhat shorter in length), cilia are present in mammals primarily to facilitate the movement of fluids and mucus across tissues/membranes.
as diatoms move through water they filter particles through their two silica shells
They should, unless they're dead.
Movement --- Diatoms are able to move by secreting chemicals out of small holes in their cell walls and gliding on the slime:)
Diatoms have radial symmetry, meaning they are symmetrical around a central axis or point.
Yes, diatoms are classified within the division Chrysophyta, which includes golden-brown algae like diatoms.
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
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.
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.
NO its the best way to move around!