Question

what is the nature of cell-wall in diatoms
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Answer 1

Answer:

The process of cell walls construction of diatoms is known as Frustule. It has two thin overlapping shells fitting into each other just as a soap-box. Their walls are made up of silica. The dead and decomposed diatoms deposit the sillica present in their walls in form of diatomaceous earth.

Answer 2

Answer:

The process of cell walls construction of diatoms is known as Frustule. It has two thin overlapping shells fitting into each other just as a soap-box. Their walls are made up of silica. The dead and decomposed diatoms deposit the sillica present in their walls in form of diatomaceous earth.