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Answer:
Silica
Explanation:
A unique feature of diatom anatomy is that they are surrounded by a cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide), called a frustule
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Answer:
A diatom has a cell wall made of silica.
Explanation:
Diatoms are eukaryotic phytoplankton cells known for their silica-containing cell walls (frustales), and are responsible for approximately 20% of total primary productivity globally. Diatom silica is a form of biogenic opal, containing oxygen isotopes and can be used in lacustrine and marine paleoenvironmental studies.