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Is diatoms a decomposer?
diatoms are producers, not decomposers. they are photosynthetic organisms
Diatoms are the major primary producers in what ecosystem?
Marine
What are some of the different kinds of producers found in the marine ecosystem?
Algae and diatoms
What are some producers in the Atlantic Ocean?
Phytoplankton feeds most of the life in the ocean . (:
Why diatoms are the chief producers of ocean?
Because Diatoms are largest in number and distributed evenly in the water to get maximum sunshine. Their largest number and efficient mode of food synthesis make them chief producers of ocean just as the grasses are on the land mass.
Is a diatoms a carnivores?
Diatoms are microscopic plants (phytoplankton) found in oceans and lakes. Their cell wall is made of Silica which remain after the diatom dies. Diatoms are single celled, photosynthetic algae this means that they are producers!!
Do Diatoms produce oxygen?
Yes, diatoms produce oxygen through photosynthesis. They are important producers of oxygen in marine environments and play a significant role in the global carbon cycle.
What protists have a hard outer coating made of silica?
Mainly Diatoms
What is the purpose of diatoms in the food chain?
Diatoms are a group of algae and most of them are unicellular. Within the food chain they serve as producers, producing organic compounds like fat, carbohydrates and proteins.
Are small animal animals and protist producers?
No. All animals are consumers, not producers.However, there are certain protists like dinoflagellates, diatoms and algae that are producers and make energy from sunlight.
Does diatoms are parasitic?
No, diatoms are not parasitic. They are single-celled algae that are primarily photosynthetic, meaning they make their own food using sunlight. They play an important role in marine and freshwater ecosystems as primary producers.
Are diatoms parasites or free living?
diatoms are free living. they are also called "floating pastures of the sea". they are one of the only organisms which are autotrophs.
