frustule (Meaning)
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frustule (n.)
The siliceous shell of a diatom. It is composed of two valves, one overlapping the other, like a pill box and its cover.
Synonyms & Antonyms of frustule
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frustule Sentence Examples
- The diatom's frustule, a microscopic silica shell, is intricate and diverse in design.
- The frustule of the pennate diatom has a bilateral symmetry, unlike that of the centric diatom.
- The size and shape of the frustule are important for species identification.
- The complexity of the frustule can be used to estimate the age of the diatom.
- The frustule's surface may have ornamentation, such as ridges or pores.
- The frustule protects the diatom cell from mechanical damage and predators.
- Scientists study the frustules of diatoms to reconstruct past climate conditions.
- The frustules of diatoms can accumulate in sediments, forming diatomaceous earth.
- Diatomaceous earth, made up of frustules, has various industrial uses, including as a filter aid and insulating material.
- The frustule's unique nanostructure inspires the development of novel materials and technologies.
FAQs About the word frustule
The siliceous shell of a diatom. It is composed of two valves, one overlapping the other, like a pill box and its cover.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The diatom's frustule, a microscopic silica shell, is intricate and diverse in design.
The frustule of the pennate diatom has a bilateral symmetry, unlike that of the centric diatom.
The size and shape of the frustule are important for species identification.
The complexity of the frustule can be used to estimate the age of the diatom.
