Definition of Diatom

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Diatom

The term 'Diatom' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' A class of unicellular algae more formally known as Bacillariophyceae that live in cold waters of relatively low salinity'.

The term 'Diatom' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Single-celled or colonial algae whose cell walls are made of silica'.


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