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(A) Diatoms are microscopic algae belonging to the kingdom $Protista$. Their cell walls are unique because they are embedded with silica, forming a ha

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(A) Diatoms are microscopic algae belonging to the kingdom $Protista$. Their cell walls are unique because they are embedded with silica, forming a hard, transparent, and indestructible shell known as a $frustule$. This $frustule$ consists of two overlapping halves that fit together like a soap box. Due to the presence of silica, these cell walls do not decay easily, leading to the formation of large deposits known as $diatomaceous\, earth$ over billions of years.

Column-$I$ (Group)	Column-$II$ (Example/Characteristic)
$P$. Chrysophytes	$I$. Euglena
$Q$. Dinoflagellates	$II$. Diatoms,Desmids
$R$. Euglenoids	$III$. Physarum (Slime mold)
$S$. Slime molds	$IV$. Gonyaulax

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$Q$. Dinoflagellates $II$. Diatoms,Desmids
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$S$. Slime molds $IV$. Gonyaulax

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