- Diatom - Wikipedia
A diatom (Neo-Latin diatoma) [a] is any member of a large group comprising several genera of algae, specifically microalgae, found in the oceans, waterways and soils of the world Living diatoms make up a significant portion of Earth's biomass
- Diatom | Description, Characteristics, Reproduction | Britannica
diatom, (class Bacillariophyceae), any member of the algal class Bacillariophyceae (division Chromophyta), with about 16,000 species found in sediments or attached to solid substances in all the waters of Earth
- What are Diatoms? - Diatoms of North America
Diatoms are the most diverse protists on earth Diatoms are eukaryotes, one of the Heterokont algae Estimates of the number of diatom species range from 20,000 - 2 million Scientists are discovering new species every year
- Diatoms – Definition, Structure, Life Cycle, Importance
A diatom is a tiny, single-celled algae with a hard shell made of silica, found in oceans, waterways, and soil They play a crucial role in oxygen production, nutrient cycling, and the food web of aquatic ecosystems
- Diatom Species: What They Are Why They Matter
Diatoms are microscopic, single-celled algae found in nearly every aquatic environment on Earth, from oceans and freshwater lakes to moist soils These abundant organisms, often overlooked due to their small size, are a foundational component of many ecosystems
- Diatoms - Jewels Of The Sea ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Diatoms are unicellular organisms within the phylum Bacillariophyta, characterized by a bipartite silica shell called a frustule They possess chloroplasts containing chlorophylls a and c, enabling oxygenic photosynthesis akin to higher plants
- DiatomBase
Diatoms are found in marine, estuarine and freshwater ecosystems, inhabiting a wide range of environmental conditions Because they are found in almost any place that has, or has had, water, and due to their efficient photosynthetic processes, they are important players in the global cycling of carbon and oxygen
- Diatoms | Animals | Monterey Bay Aquarium
Diatoms, one of the largest groups of organisms on Earth, are unicellular algae Scientists estimate there could be as many as 2 million species of diatoms — new species are discovered every year Diatoms can be solitary or live in colonies that might be shaped like long chains, stars or zigzags
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