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Diatom

Diatoms (Greek: διά (dia) = "through" τέμνειν (temnein) = "to cut", i.e., "cut in half") are a major group of eukaryotic algae, and are one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Most diatoms are unicellular, although some form chains or simple colonies. A characteristic feature of diatom cells is that they are encased within a unique cell wall made of silica. These walls show a wide diversity in form, some quite beautiful and ornate, but usually consist of two symmetrical sides with a split between them, hence the group name.


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The Fiber Disease

... use chemicals, metals, sol gel, and bacteriorhodopsin as the computer chip, they created crystal structures and ceramic (silica) structures, and diatom which in plankton which genetically altered and they have fiber optics attached to them. the metal chelating ligands, made from metals and irons ...

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by msc
Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:44 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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algae

here are some more algae Cymatopleura sp. and Entomoneis sp. This diatom is capable of living in frigid Antarctic waters. Courtesy of Bowling Green State University Center for Algal Microscopy & Image Digitization.

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by BillyJoe
Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:23 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: algae
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shultz solution

... http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:7X5k9vW4lecJ:www.indiana.edu/~diatom/peatpol.dis+%22schultz+solution%22&hl=ro They may help, not sure... It took me 2 minutes to find them via Google :D

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by MrMistery
Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:35 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: shultz solution
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salt marsh food webs

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by madmidget
Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:16 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: salt marsh food webs
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Question about Diatoms

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

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by asutoshsahu
Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:13 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Question about Diatoms
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