Practice mode Soil Science

What are diatoms classified as in soil biology?

Correct answer B. Soil Algae

Explanation

Diatoms are single-celled algae enclosed in silica cell walls called frustules. They photosynthesise and occur in moist surface soils as well as in fresh and salt water.

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