Question

What are examples of diatoms?

Answer 1

Diatoms

1. Any member of a vast group of algae, specifically microalgae, found in the world's oceans, streams, and soils is referred to as a diatom.
2. Diatoms can photosynthesize, which means they can transform dissolved carbon dioxide in water into oxygen.
3. Higher-order creatures in the food chain, such as invertebrates and tiny fish, eat them as a primary food source.
4. Diatoms can also play a significant part in water resource energy and nutrient cycles.

Examples of diatoms

1. Diatoms as an example (Bacillariophyceae).
2. Cyclotella, Isthmia, Rutilaria, and Corethron are examples of centrales.
3. Fragilaria, Navicula, Eunotia, Epithemia, and Pinnularia are examples of Pennales.