Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Diatoms

👉 The term "diatoms" refers to a group of bacteria that are found in aquatic environments such as seawater, brackish water, and freshwater. They have an exoskeleton made up of calcium carbonate and contain a cell wall composed of cellulose. Diatoms are responsible for the production of oxygen in marine ecosystems through photosynthesis, which is essential for the growth of many marine organisms.

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