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Bacillariophyta: diatoms

Stephanodiscus niagarae. Asterionella formosa. Bacillariophyta: diatoms. Aneumastis tuscula. Stephanodiscus niagarae. Uses. Clarification and filtration of beers and wines. Refining sugar and sweetener Filtering fruit juices, oils, and syrups.

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Bacillariophyta: diatoms

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  1. Stephanodiscus niagarae Asterionella formosa Bacillariophyta: diatoms Aneumastis tuscula Stephanodiscus niagarae

  2. Uses • Clarification and filtration of beers and wines. • Refining sugar and sweetener • Filtering fruit juices, oils, and syrups. • Diatomite, a diatom derivative, has many applications in pharmaceuticals.

  3. Characteristics • They are mainly autotrophs. • They use photosynthesis to feed themselves. • They can live anywhere there is water and light, including lakes, streams, estuaries, oceans, puddles and wet rocks or soil.

  4. Interesting Facts • The brown scummy stuff that you see on rocks is usually diatoms. • It can be used as a pest control when mixed into soil. • A lot of pet litters as well as cosmetic items contain diatoms.

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