Phrases with «diatom»

A "diatom" is a very tiny plant that lives in water. It has a hard outer shell made of silica, and there are many different types of diatoms all over the world. Full definition

Sentences with «diatom»

  • «There are 2,500 species of diatoms in India alone,» says Balasubramanian, who is writing his doctoral thesis on these algae. (scientificamerican.com)
  • A new mechanism for emplacement and concentration of diatoms in subglacial deposits. (waisworkshop.org)
  • When hard - shelled algae called diatoms fossilize, they create a sedimentary rock that is easy to crumble called diatomaceous earth. (treehugger.com)
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