Question

What are the two halves of the cell wall of diatoms called?

Answer 1

Diatom:

1. Diatoms are microscopic photosynthesizing algae.
2. They are present as unicellular organisms or in colonies.
3. They constitute the primary producer strata along with phytoplankton in marine and even freshwater ecosystems.
4. The epitheca and hypotheca are the two halves of the cell wall of diatoms.
5. The diatomic cell wall is made of silica and it is called a frustule.