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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
The Life Cycle of Diatoms Explained - Live to Plant Diatoms are unicellular eukaryotic organisms characterized by their distinctive cell wall composed of silica (SiO2), which forms intricate and beautiful patterns known as frustules These frustules can be viewed under a microscope, revealing an array of shapes and designs that vary among species
Diatom - Definition, Reproduction and Location | Biology Dictionary Diatoms (pictured below) are a common type of unicellular phytoplankton that likely originated around the Jurassic period Diatoms can form colonies characterized by particular shapes (e g , stars, fans, and ribbons) and are encapsulated by a unique cell wall composed of silica, termed a frustule