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Diatomophyceae or Bacillariophyta .Note it is group name of diatoms .
The scientific name of Diatom is Bacillariophyceae. Diatoms are unicellular algae that appears as colony shaped like filaments or ribbons, fans, zigzags, or stars.
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.
I think it is just that. They are algae with a siliceous case. Others correct if necessary.
Bacillariophyceae
Diatoms.
Diatoms
pennate diatoms
Common names for protists can vary widely, but some examples include amoebas (Amoeba proteus), paramecia (Paramecium caudatum), and diatoms (Diatoms). The scientific classification of protists is complex due to their diversity, but they are generally grouped into multiple kingdoms such as Protista and various phyla based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
In 1703, an anonymous English microscopist sketched and described the first known diatom, Tabilarria Flocculosa. His sketches were published by the Royal Society of London. His name is yet to be known until this day.
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!