bacillariophyceae (Meaning)

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bacillariophyceae (n)

marine and freshwater eukaryotic algae: diatoms

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Bacillariophyceae, commonly known as diatoms, are a class of unicellular algae characterized by their intricate silica frustules.
Bacillariophyceae have a global distribution and play a vital role in marine ecosystems as primary producers.
The frustules of Bacillariophyceae display remarkable diversity in size, shape, and ornamentation, contributing to their taxonomic identification.
Bacillariophyceae are responsible for a significant portion of global carbon fixation and oxygen production.
Fossil records of Bacillariophyceae provide insights into past environmental conditions and climate change.
Bacillariophyceae have been implicated in the formation of oil deposits due to their accumulation in marine sediments.
The study of Bacillariophyceae, known as bacillariology, provides valuable information about water quality and ecosystem health.
Bacillariophyceae have industrial applications in the production of diatomaceous earth, used as a filter and insulation material.
Some Bacillariophyceae species are toxic and can cause harmful algal blooms, affecting marine life and human health.
Preserved frustules of Bacillariophyceae, known as diatomite, are used in paleoceanography to reconstruct ancient oceanographic conditions.

marine and freshwater eukaryotic algae: diatoms

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Bacillariophyceae, commonly known as diatoms, are a class of unicellular algae characterized by their intricate silica frustules.

Bacillariophyceae have a global distribution and play a vital role in marine ecosystems as primary producers.

The frustules of Bacillariophyceae display remarkable diversity in size, shape, and ornamentation, contributing to their taxonomic identification.

Bacillariophyceae are responsible for a significant portion of global carbon fixation and oxygen production.