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diatom

 

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Noun diatom has 1 sense
  1. diatom - microscopic unicellular marine or freshwater colonial alga having cell walls impregnated with silica
    --1 is a kind of
    alga, algae; phytoplankton
    --1 is a member of
     Bacillariophyceae, class Bacillariophyceae, Diatomophyceae, class Diatomophyceae

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Diatom

A diatom is a type of microscopic algae that is characterized by its unique cell walls made of silica. Diatoms are found in both freshwater and marine environments and play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and the production of oxygen.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The diatom population in the lake has increased due to the excess nutrients in the water.
  2. Under the microscope, the intricate patterns on the diatom cell walls were mesmerizing.
  3. Diatoms are an essential food source for many aquatic organisms.

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