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ENVIRONMENT|natural environment|wildlife

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diatóm Reference Faomhadh an téarma seo mar chuid de Thionscadal Lex
ga
diatom
en
Definition a major group of alga. Most diatoms are unicellular, although they can exist as colonies. A characteristic feature of diatom cells is that they are encased within a unique cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule Reference "Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatom [17.6.2010]"