Class Bacillariophyceae (Noun)
Meaning
Marine and freshwater eukaryotic algae: diatoms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The diatoms belong to the class Bacillariophyceae which comprises around 10,000 known species.
- Diatoms in the class Bacillariophyceae undergo both asexual and sexual reproduction in different life stages.
- The unique feature of silica shells in class Bacillariophyceae allows these organisms to have cell walls with high mechanical strength.
- Fossil records show that the class Bacillariophyceae dates back to the Jurassic period and has contributed to oceanic sedimentation over millions of years.
- The microscopically visible resting spores of class Bacillariophyceae promote species survival during stressful environmental conditions.