Question about Diatoms

[asutoshsahu]

I have a doubt about Diatoms

In diatoms why one of the two daughters is slightly smaller than the parent.
How the binarry fission occurs in them???

[MrMistery]

Diatoms? Do you mean like the algae?

[asutoshsahu]

Yes, Mrmistery
Diatom is a microscopic one-celled alga that has silica-filled cell walls or shells divided into two halves. Diatoms are responsible for the formation of diatomite in water.
Class: Bacillariophyceae

[James]

When reproducing asexually, each generation will get smaller (in most cases). However, the original size is restored when sexual reproduction is done.

[MrMistery]

I know what diatoms are. But you posted it in the zoology forum. So i was thinking there might be some animal named that that i've never heard about. Anyway, topic moved to botany section