A diatom (Neo-Latin diatoma) is any member of a large group comprising several genera of algae, specifically microalgae, found in the oceans, waterways...

Diatomic molecules (from Greek di- 'two') are molecules composed of only two atoms, of the same or different chemical elements. If a diatomic molecule...

Navicella is a genus of diatoms in the family Cymbellaceae. Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. "Navicella". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National...

5–2% iron oxide. Diatomaceous earth consists of the fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled microalgae. It is used as a filtration aid, mild...

layer of fossilized remains of microscopic water organism called diatoms. These diatoms are mined from diatomite deposits which are located along the Earth's...

Brechites is a genus of bivalves belonging to the family Penicillidae. The species of this genus are found in Red Sea, Malesia and Australia. Species:...

Actinocyclus is a genus of diatoms in the family Hemidiscaceae. In 2006, a study was carried out which included finding traces of extinct Actinocylidae...

A frustule is the hard and porous cell wall or external layer of diatoms. The frustule is composed almost purely of silica, made from silicic acid, and...

Diatoms belong to a large group called the heterokonts, which include both autotrophs such as golden algae and kelp; and heterotrophs such as water moulds...

Horizontal gene transmission within Diatom viruses occurs when a Diatom virus infects a Diatom and then spreads to other Diatoms via direct contact or through...