Bhawna Bhardwaj,Subject matter expert at Edumarz
Solution-Diatoms are a type of algae that belongs to the phylum Diatomaceae (microalgae). Diatoms are unicellular organisms that can exist as solitary species or in colonies.
- Eukaryotic organisms are diatoms. They are phytoplanktons, a form of plankton. Plankton is a varied group of creatures that live in enormous volumes of water. Tides and ocean currents move plankton. The process of diatoms constructing cell walls is known as productive. Silica makes up the cell walls of diatoms.
- When diatoms die and decay, the silica is returned to the earth’s surface as diatomaceous earth. The diatomaceous earth is a soft, inert substance.
- Two thin overlapping shells pouring into each other foaming in the shape of a soapbox make up the cell walls of distance. Silica has been deposited in the structure of these shells. The cell walls are unbreakable since they are made of silica.
- Diatomaceous earth is a geological deposit made up of diatom fossils. Fossils are the dead remains of plants and animals that have blended with the top layer of soil.
Diatoms are employed in a variety of ways, including:
(a) in the treatment of elevated cholesterol. High cholesterol levels in the blood can restrict blood flow and raise the risk of heart attacks.
(b) Infiltration can be accomplished using diatoms. Filtration is a method of removing suspended solid contaminants from water.
(c) Diatoms can be used to brush teeth or remove dead cells from the body.
(d) When taken orally, diatoms can help with constipation.