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Fragilariophyceae is a class of diatoms. There are 506 species of Fragilariophyceae, in 85 genera and 15 families. Dead Fragilariophyceae 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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Fragilariophyceae Habitats

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

Fragilariophyceae Habitats

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

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