Bacillariophyta (Navicula):Diatoms:Golden Algae
-Algae (plant-like)
-Produce thin walls of silicone;main component in glass
-Contains chlorophyll as well as carotenoids (golden-yellow color)
-Food produced is stored as oils rather than starch (allow them to float to surface where there is more light)
-Reproduce asexually, then sexually
-When they die their shells sink to the floor (used as abrasives)
- Marine and freshwater ecosystems
-Produce thin walls of silicone;main component in glass
-Contains chlorophyll as well as carotenoids (golden-yellow color)
-Food produced is stored as oils rather than starch (allow them to float to surface where there is more light)
-Reproduce asexually, then sexually
-When they die their shells sink to the floor (used as abrasives)
- Marine and freshwater ecosystems