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Which organism Is described as the jewel of the sea?


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The Jewel of the sea:

  1. Diatoms are recognized as the jewels of the sea and among the most successful organisms on the globe.
  2. The primary producers in the marine environment are diatoms.
  3. They are also referred to as the “pearls of the ocean”.
  4. Diatoms have left behind a significant number of cell deposits in their habitat because of silica-based walls.
  5. Hence, the Diatoms are referred to the jewel oh the sea.

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