Question

what is the nature cell walls in diatoms​

Answer 1

Answer:

The cell walls of diatoms are made up of silica. When these diatoms die and decompose, the silica returns back to the earth surface in the form of diatomaceous earth. The diatomaceous earth is quite soft and inert.

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Answer 2

1. In diatoms, the cell walls form two thin overlapping shells like soap box.

2. The walls are embedded with silica and thus the walls are indestructible.

3. The upper shell is called epitheca and the lower one is called hypotheca.