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diatomophyceae

/ˌdaɪ.ə.təˈmaɪ.siː/

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noun

/ˌdaɪ.ə.təˈmaɪ.siː/C2formal
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий класс морских и пресноводных эукариотических водорослей, известных как диатомовые.

A scientific term referring to a class of marine and freshwater eukaryotic algae known as diatoms.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Class of algaeC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic class of marine and freshwater eukaryotic algae, commonly known as diatoms, characterized by their silica cell walls.

    ruКласс водорослей

    • Diatomophyceae are a major group of phytoplankton in oceans.
    • The silica frustules of Diatomophyceae are used in paleoclimatology.
    • Researchers study Diatomophyceae to monitor water quality.