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Coscinodiscophyceae is a class of diatoms. There are 1123 species of Coscinodiscophyceae, in 83 genera and 29 families. Dead Coscinodiscophyceae form siliceous oozes.

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  • URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_02000044
  • Definition: Siliceous ooze is a marine sediment composed of the debris of plankton with silica shells, such as diatoms and radiolaria. This ooze is limited to areas with high biological productivity, such as the polar oceans, and upwelling zones near the equator. The least common type of sediment, it covers only 15% of the ocean floor. It accumulates at a slower rate than calcareous ooze: 0.2-1 cm / 1000 yr.
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Coscinodiscophyceae Habitats

The environments in which many Coscinodiscophyceae species are known to live. Select an environment to see its Coscinodiscophyceae species checklist.

Coscinodiscophyceae Habitats

The environments in which many Coscinodiscophyceae species are known to live. Select an environment to see its Coscinodiscophyceae species checklist.