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An aquatic microscopic organism has a wall made of two overlapping silica-containing shells. Which additional statement should also be correct?
Explanation
Diatom cell walls consist of two thin, overlapping shells embedded with silica. Their indestructible wall deposits accumulate over long periods and form diatomaceous earth.
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