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(C) Diatoms belong to the group $Chrysophytes$ under the kingdom $Protista$.Their cell walls form two thin overlapping shells, which fit together as i

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They have highly silicified cell walls.

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(C) Diatoms belong to the group $Chrysophytes$ under the kingdom $Protista$.Their cell walls form two thin overlapping shells, which fit together as in a soap box.The cell walls are embedded with silica, making them indestructible.Due to this, diatoms leave behind a large amount of cell wall deposits in their habitat, which is known as '$Diatomaceous 	ext{ earth}$'.

Diatoms are not easily destroyed like other algae because-

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Select the correct statements for Dinoflagellates:
$I -$ Mostly found in freshwater.
$II -$ Photosynthetic.
$III -$ Possess two flagella - one longitudinal and one transverse.
$IV -$ Cell wall has stiff cellulose plates on the outer surface.
$V -$ Dinoflagellates appear in different colors.

Which of the following are known as 'flagellated algae'?

Select the correct option for the pellicle.

Which of the following is correct regarding the mode of locomotion in protists?

In which of the following are a group of amoeboid cells found?

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