what is diatomaceous earth?mention three uses of diatomaceous earth
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The cell walls of diatoms is consists of two thin overlapping shells. The walls are made up of silica. When the diatoms die, the silica is deposited in the form of diatomaceous earth.
Diatomaceous earth is the sedimentary deposit of fossil remains of diatoms.
It is used as in the treatment of high cholesterol, constipation when given orally. It is used to brush teeth or remove unwanted dead skin cells. It is also used in filtration.
Diatoms are eukaryotic organisms belonging to the Kingdom protista. It belongs to phylum Bacillariophyta. make this brainlist answer
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