(a) In diatoms, the cell walls form two thin overlapping shells which fit together as in a soap box.
(b) Their walls are embedded with silica making it indestructible.
© They pile up at the bottom of water reservoirs and form big heaps called diatomite.
(d) Diatomite is used in filtration of sugars, alcohol and antibiotics.
What is the nature of cell wall in diatoms?
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