Diatoms

Diatomeer

Svensk definition

Mikroskopiska, encelliga kiselalger. De förekommer såväl i sötvatten som i bräck- och saltvatten. Algernas "skelett" består av kiseldioxid. Syn. diatomacéer.

Engelsk definition

The common name for the phylum of microscopic unicellular STRAMENOPILES. Most are aquatic, being found in fresh, brackish, and salt water. Diatoms are noted for the symmetry and sculpturing of their siliceous cell walls. They account for 40% of PHYTOPLANKTON, but not all diatoms are planktonic.

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Engelska synonymer

Diatom Bacillariophyta Bacillariophytas